Brian D. Cain wrote:

Hey Paul et al, I realize this is a bit off topic, but do you guys have any
recommendations on some good engine assembly lube that won't run all over the
place like motor oil?

Maybe 75 weight gear lube?  It's used in some (older?) standard transmissions and
differentials.

Russell Kent

Dave Arbogast wrote:

The test our college engine builder's class gave us was this: take a
large standard screw driver and dip its blade in the lube you want to use for
assembly. Then try and squeeze the blade between your thumb and index finder (
by the large flat surface ) and see IF you can keep it from slipping through
your fingers. Normal oil is easy to hold on to. The STP/oil mix I described
you can't. It slips through your grip.

The problem with grease is the first start - you run the risk that it will plug
the filter allowing large chunks of grit to be forced through the paper into the
clean side.

-dave
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