Jul 29, 2019 · I'd like to assemble my engine but it's going to be a couple of months before I fire it. I'm concerned that the assembly lube could be gone by that time. I've read that a good 10-30 …

Mar 19, 2017 · The disulfide is why it stinks. Moly lube is for initial start up only. The oil and filter should be changed within the first 50 miles in order to get the molybdenum disulfide out of the …

Feb 23, 2025 · A flat tapped uses sticky assembly lube or engine oil on bearing journals and tappet bodies. The cam lobes and lifter/tappet faces get a high pressure grease like Isky …

Nov 9, 2004 · I've got a ? about some assembly lube that i have and need to know if it's worth useing on the camshaft for break'in. What i've got is a small tube of red Torco engine lube that …

Apr 22, 2015 · I'm debating which cam lube to use on a hydraulic flat tappet cam. I have Federal Mogul #55-400 green assembly lube, and Sta-Lube Moly-Graphite assembly lube. I plan on …

Feb 2, 2008 · Moly lube does. Chassis grease (which is NOT as assembly lube) clogs filters. The same goes for wheel bearing grease. All good engine assembly lubes are soluble in oil and …

Mar 9, 2010 · That is bearing assembly lube only, and can be used for packing the oil pump cavity if you so wish. On the cam, use a good moly cam lube, or a high quality moly grease.

Feb 24, 2009 · Excessive use of assembly lube can pretty quickly clog the filter which causes it to bypass. The WORST time for a filter to bypass is during initial start up when there are …

Aug 30, 2016 · Hey guys, I'm assembling my 340 with a new Melling oil pump. Is there anything I need to do with it before installing it? I've heard to pack it with Vaseline so it will prime easier. …

May 17, 2011 · A greasy assembly lube will stick around and impede the flow of pressurized oil, meaning the bearings will be running on non-pressurized grease until it gets washed away.