i heard that white lithium grease is an acceptable lube for assembling my motor(bearings, cams, etc.).

can anybody confirm this? if not i'll just get some redline...

 

I use this stuff:

 

I use the same thing arturbo sayd, and for mains and rods i use oil

 

I bought a tube of ARP assembly lube, think it was $6.00

 

i use that same crap

 

i was given prolong engine assembly lube by a buddy to try out, im kinda skeptical about trying anything prolong so if anyone has any advice or experience please fill me in. At least its thick

 

i like vht assembly lube.comes in a small aresol can and works great

 

I use a tub of KY, for assembely that is.

 

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lol

 

I've started using a mix of the green Fed-Mogul stuff, the red clevite stuff, and ARP moly. Nice and thick stuff. Mix in a bowl and apply with fingers. No brush, b/c the bristles might come off or break off into the engine. And, don't clog up the oil feed holes with assy lube.

A former Lingenfelter engine builder gave us that recipe.

 

still no one that has heard anything about the prolong assy lube.... still really skeptical.

 

use redline or just reg.motor oil.it is for initial start up only,and sense your motor uses oil there is no harm done.

 

this always works

j/k-ARP lube does the job just fine, you can order a pretty big jar from Summit or Jegs

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eghonda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i heard that white lithium grease is an acceptable lube for assembling my motor(bearings, cams, etc.).

can anybody confirm this? if not i'll just get some redline...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Do NOT use with lithium based grease or lubes. Whiter Lithium doesnt breakdown in an oil circuit. The breakdown temp is well above the opperating temperature of our engines oil systems and will clog oil gallies, passages, and the pickup screen. The assembly lubes as mentioned earlier would be your best bet.

 

I use Redline assembly lube.

I used to use that CRC stuff in a tube. But I stopped in favor of the Redline junk.

 

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</TD></TR></TABLE>Where to get this? (Pep Boys or Autozone or where??) price?

 

Arturbo: can you use that stuff on ARP rod bolts?

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by maxxdout &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Do NOT use with lithium based grease or lubes. Whiter Lithium doesnt breakdown in an oil circuit. The breakdown temp is well above the opperating temperature of our engines oil systems and will clog oil gallies, passages, and the pickup screen. The assembly lubes as mentioned earlier would be your best bet.</TD></TR></TABLE>Couldn't have said it better.Lithium = death.it will clog your filter and never leave.I've used a combination of 50w and LUCAS oil stabilizer and it works very well,even when taking apart heads that have set on the shelf for months the lube is in the guides like the day I assembled them.Oh and moly for all bolts that dont go into water.

 

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Can you tell us more? As in define:

green Fed-Mogul stuff? pix or part no?
red clevite stuff? ditto?
ARP moly..........ok.

Thanks!

 

I used Clevite 77 BearingGard for my assembly of the bottom end, ARP moly for cams and bolts.

 

Redline assembly lube too

 

Does anyone use some graphite compound for the rod bolts? I have seen this but no sure what is preferred.

I will be starting my first bottom-end build and need to get all the lube for a complete job. Recommendations, including there intended application?

 

i always use torqo or royal purple asembly lube its so sticky it says in the bearing long enough for oil to get there ! dont be scared when you go to turn the engine over it will be tough no matter what the stuff is just super sticky its just doing its job my friend thats has 555 with 1400 hp there machanics thats all they use and i always just use arp moly lube for bolts

 

Has anyone used or can recommend torco MPZ assembly lube?

 

ya good stuff