Assembly Lube

Discussion in 'PSI Superchargers Tech Questions' started by Comax Racing, Jan 23, 2009.

  1. Comax Racing

    Comax Racing Member

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    What engine assembly lube is everybody using. I use the Torco stuff, works great. Curious if there is a better one.

    Corey
     
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  2. dragcars

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    Brad Penn oil works well, suspends really well.
    frank
     
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  3. GregM784

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    Torco lover here.
     
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  4. Mike Canter

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    Oil is Ok if you are going to start the motor right away but if it is goind to be some time then the Torco assmble lube is better becaue it will remain on the coated surfaces. Oil will run off after a little time.
     
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  5. craig moss

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    lube

    What ever happened to lubriplate sp.??? thats all I use but usually fire in a week ???:confused:
     
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    craig moss, Jan 23, 2009
  6. Creech

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    I spray the valve springs with the torco in a rattle can every time the covers are off.
     
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  7. Comax Racing

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    Lubriplate!!!!!! I'm not that old (38) but we used to use that to brush our teeth. I guess the MPZ is still the best.

    Corey
     
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  9. Mike Canter

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    Couple of other things you have to be careful of with assembly greases and lubes. There are greases out there that will not quickly disolve when the motor oil hits them and result in stopping or reducing oil from getting to critical parts. One of these is the stuff we put on head studs that we call "peanut butter". This stuff is great for what it was designed for to put on threads but is not designed as a lubricant for moving parts. According to a conversation with Terry Manton some time ago if used on pushrod ends can cause pushrod tip burning beacause it blocks the oil from getting to the right places after startup. Same thing by using regular car grease. The other problem with other greases used for assembly is that it clumps together in the oil filter after the initial startup and reduces oil flow.
     
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  10. kosky racing

    kosky racing Comp Eliminator

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    lubriplate

    Local NAPA stores sells it much cheaper.
     
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  11. altered boy

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    i cut lucas oil treatment down just a little with motor oil and use it as assembly lube in a squeeze bottle
     
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  12. Gearhead47

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    IMO - Peanut butter on the studs (Detroit or International diesel lube) for the high torque items and Torco Assembly Lube or Sealed Power Assembly Lube on the pushrods and rocker tips has worked well for us.
     
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