assembly lube what is best?

[deuce dodge]

building a motor for summer :)

motor may be used this month..........or it might set for months...

what assembly lube do you use and why?

and of course the oil pump will be primed before firing up.:lol:

deuce

[turbovanman²]

GM EOS is good stuff, very thick and won't run off, I also use Lubriplate, also good stuff and its in a tube so not as messy.

[afsautoworx]

the thick LUCAS engine oil additive is good assembly lube.

[WVRampage]

the thick LUCAS engine oil additive is good assembly lube.
Thats what I use.

[tryingbe]

I use the stuff from Napa.

[altered7151]

I've always used the redline assembly lube, it comes in a little tub and is nice and thick so doesn't run all over the place.

[mech1nxh]

3m or Sta lube moly graph ....I like the moly compounds...affinity for hot
metal..
I also remove the oil pump cover and fill the gears with synth 85-90
just my .02$

[86Shelby]

Usually it's lubriplate. I've been hearing good things about the assembly lube from BG, I'll probably try that out next.

I usually just pack assembly lube in the pump with a little bit of engine oil in first. Turn the pump by hand to make sure it sucks in the lube and you're done.

[CletusJones]

I usually use redline but in a pinch have used trans jelly.

[cams1021]

70/30 white lithium grease/petroleum based motor oil

will dissolve very quickly in the oil, but also suspends the motor oil where it needs to be for as long as you want - the engine can sit for years and be ready to go

[Wink]

I hear that Kentuckey Jelly works too.

















:lol: Just kidding.

[CletusJones]

How do you get used to the taste?

[deuce dodge]

GRAND WIZARD AND GURU of everlasting a525 w/no moly or girldle......using 90 w gear lube..............state's.......

quote: "those pre-lubes seem to thick to me......prefer to soak the parts in straight 40w oil".

deuce

[turbo xtc]

i have had great luck with motor honey but don't put a whole thing of it in the oil it's too thick but great for pre-lube

[deuce dodge]

ended up using 40 w oil .had to give it a try and it worked great.

lubriplate sucks dirt from 100 ' away........or maybe you can just see the dirt better.lol

1500 miles on motor and so far so good :)

deuce