The magical disappearing assembly lube
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The magical disappearing assembly lube
Probably been used in a trillion engines as assembly lube, you know the red stuff, not going to mention the manufacturer's name. I have used it before and I could have sworn the stuff disappeared into thin air in a couple of weeks. Well it doesn't take that long.
Two days later not a trace of the stuff on the journal and the journal felt exactly the same as the ones with nothing on them. I sure ain't using that stuff in my new motor. I wonder how many people, beside those who make the stuff, know about this
The red assembly lube that is still on the journal is Redline, I will be using that.
Now you see it
Now you don't
Two days later not a trace of the stuff on the journal and the journal felt exactly the same as the ones with nothing on them. I sure ain't using that stuff in my new motor. I wonder how many people, beside those who make the stuff, know about this
The red assembly lube that is still on the journal is Redline, I will be using that.
Now you see it
Now you don't
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Very interesting. I noticed that too when I built a 350 a few years ago. But when I did it I installed some piston rods right after the lube. I ended up pulling the pistons back out, and the lube was still under the bearings.
I think when it sits it will seep away, but when covered, it's held in place.
In any case, when you prime and rotate the engine the oil is introduced, and washes out the lube to some degree anyway.
I think when it sits it will seep away, but when covered, it's held in place.
In any case, when you prime and rotate the engine the oil is introduced, and washes out the lube to some degree anyway.
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Very interesting. I noticed that too when I built a 350 a few years ago. But when I did it I installed some piston rods right after the lube. I ended up pulling the pistons back out, and the lube was still under the bearings.
I think when it sits it will seep away, but when covered, it's held in place.
In any case, when you prime and rotate the engine the oil is introduced, and washes out the lube to some degree anyway.
I think when it sits it will seep away, but when covered, it's held in place.
In any case, when you prime and rotate the engine the oil is introduced, and washes out the lube to some degree anyway.
Exactly, the red stuff is a waste of money, does nothing
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I found where it went, it seeped down into the block and dripped off the bottom of the block onto the floor. This took two days, maybe less as I didn't look at the first day after I took the pic
I thought this would be an eyeopener for some of us. I wonder how many motors have been built with this crap
I thought this would be an eyeopener for some of us. I wonder how many motors have been built with this crap
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I found where it went, it seeped down into the block and dripped off the bottom of the block onto the floor. This took two days, maybe less as I didn't look at the first day after I took the pic
I thought this would be an eyeopener for some of us. I wonder how many motors have been built with this crap
I thought this would be an eyeopener for some of us. I wonder how many motors have been built with this crap
Yeah it all seeped down that way for me too. I didn't mind so much, it primed and broke in just fine, but I agree that an assembly lube should be sticky enough to stay on the parts for more time.
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So they sell this stuff ( a couple of big Brand name cam manufacturers sell it too under their name for many years ) and they tell you to put it on cams, lifter etc etc while building a motor.
And less than two days later the junk has dripped off all the parts you thought were protected and sits in your oil pan. Like these guys that sell this stuff don't know about this ?
And less than two days later the junk has dripped off all the parts you thought were protected and sits in your oil pan. Like these guys that sell this stuff don't know about this ?
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I use the Lubriplate white grease on everything but flat tappet cams. They can get the white lube too if the engine will sit for a long time before start up as it stays around on the cam for as long as required. Cheap and effective. You an pack the oil pump with it too.
-Mark.
-Mark.
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