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Old 07-26-2017, 02:21 AM
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getting my cam in soon and will need to lube it up ! ! Are all assembly lubes created equal ? I have some moly lube stuff I got from pep boys, is it good enough or is there better out there ?
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I like Clevite's Bearing Guard, but usually for the cam I just use oil.
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I use the Redline Assembly Lube. I like the way it dissolves quickly when the oil hits it. Use it on the rocker contact with the valve stem and pushrod ends as well.
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Permatex assy lube, good stuff
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Amsoil *** Lube

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Originally Posted by ss4chad
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Is that what they use before they charge you $18 a quart for oil?


I used the Lucas assembly oil on my rocker arms, no complaints
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Wolverine "snake oil".......LOL
one of the things in life better cuz it's thicker...........
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Six responses, six different answers
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Six responses, six different answers
Classic Tech....
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I use the Lucas assembly lube.
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Another Clevite user here

I also have Federal Mogul which is really sticky and stringy that I use when I have a spot where it needs to stick.
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AMSOIL Assembly Lube for my Big Bore 396"
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[QUOTE=chrysler kid;19685628]Is that what they use before they charge you $18 a quart for oil?


For Accuracies Sake

Suggested Catalog Retail from less then $7.50 qt to Less then $15.00 qt.
Depending on grade & application.
Preferred Customer Prices from less then $5.00 qt to Less then $11.00 qt

Anyone charging or paying $18 qt..............

Full disclosure: AMSOIL user & dealer since 1989.
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Originally Posted by ss4chad
Amsoil *** Lube

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Exactly where are you sticking your cams?
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black molly lube works well
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I have used just engine oil to lubricate the cam during cam swaps, then used Royal Purple assembly lube which worked great. Then I tried out Lucas (smells like bubble gum for some odd reason) during engine assembly and its now my preferred lubricant.

Only reason I changed brands was because I ran out of Royal Purple. Found the Lucas assembly lube to be more viscious and tends to stay where its applied for a lot longer so it is now my favourite of the 2.

As long as its an engine assembly lube you dont need to be worried. Many just use oil and it works out just fine too.
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Originally Posted by Karlw
Exactly where are you sticking your cams?
Hey, that's good ****!!

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