is it cool if if i put lube on both the upper and lower rod bearings? happy thanksgiving everyone

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by eghonda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is it cool if if i put lube on both the upper and lower rod bearings? happy thanksgiving everyone </TD></TR></TABLE>
You should. I just use engine oil. But they do make special assembly lube.

 

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You should. I just use engine oil. But they do make special assembly lube. </TD></TR></TABLE>

does honda make their own assembly lube? ive always used GM assembly lube, and yes you should lube both upper and lower rod bearings, just dont put lube under the bearings!!! oh and make sure you put your cap on the right way!

 

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does honda make their own assembly lube? </TD></TR></TABLE>
I've never seen any. (that doesn't mean they don't though)

 

I believe Honda makes an *** lube... But any should work, like Ford, GM, etc...

I'd use *** lube instead of motor oil, just because it is for assembly, and will not run off the bearing surfaces like motor oil will...

*** Only coat the bearing surfaces that are not in contact with the block, meaning the backsides of the bearings stay dry before being installed! ***

 

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I'd use *** lube instead of motor oil, just because it is for assembly, and will not run off the bearing surfaces like motor oil will...

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Hondas service manuals (Helms) say to use engine oil.

 

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Hondas service manuals (Helms) say to use engine oil.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You can use engine oil but if the block it going to sit around a week or 2 before its installed your suposed to use assy lube. Oil will not stick/stay like the assy lube will. Also before you crank it turn the motor over a few times to build up good oil pressure.

 

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You can use engine oil but if the block it going to sit around a week or 2 before its installed your suposed to use assy lube. Oil will not stick/stay like the assy lube will. Also before you crank it turn the motor over a few times to build up good oil pressure. </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

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I'd use *** lube </TD></TR></TABLE>

im so sorry.... i couldnt resist.....

 

most assembly lubes have some kind of high pressure additive,use it sparingly,most likely like the package would say.Too much will mix in with the engine oil and eventually get on your cylinder sleeves.This will just slow down or really wont even allow the rings to break in right.

 

I've been told that all the assy lube likes to come off in clumps, esp. the moly stuff, and goes straight to the oil filter after the pump picks it up. It ends up clogging the filter.

Recommendation was to change the filter after the first heat cycle where you set the ignition timing and bleed the coolant. Then run it and change it again.