SheldonZ28

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Hey Everyone.

Ive been reading up on how to lube my bearings when building my engine as i will be doing so in the next couple weeks.

Most places use a SAE 30 oil. I can use this, but i thought maybe if i use some Assembly lubricant id be better off?

Im looking to know for the bearing faces (Rods & Mains) and to go on the cam journals.

Thanks!

Sheldon

novaflash2002

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Luberiplate 105. My dad who is a machinist has been usein that stuff since the 60's.

68 RS Convertible

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I use STP oil treatment for my crank and rod install's, its nice and thick. I just completed my first "LS" build, which is a 6.0 liter truck motor. I had trouble priming the oil system, until I did some research here and jacked the back of my car up to submerge the oil pump. I did a lot of cranking on my motor before I build up some oild pressure, and had no problems. I did however use assembly lube for the cam, which was the Comp Cam brand lube. Good luck!!

NHRAFORMULA00

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You would be better off using asembly lube such as made by torco for bearings.Just stop by an auto parts store and ask for a small tube of engine asembly lube.

01ssreda4

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i have heard oil is fine if crank-up will be shortly after the build. but if the motor is gonna sit a while use the thicker assembly lube.