Which Cam lube and engine assembly oil for a rebuild? Also what to replace?
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I used Redline Assembly Lube. Seemed to work well. The oil is a personal choice, but if it's only gonna be used for breakin, I wouldn't bother with anything fancy. I used mineral oil
All the gaskets should be replaced, definitely the head gasket, along with anything else that you don't want leaking or would be a pain in the *** to replace after the fact
Replacing the bolts is a personal choice. I didn't bother. The exception is any pinch bolts are considered single-use. They are commonly used for conrods, and maybe some other locations as well. Consult your manual, as they'll spell it out
You'll probably also want to do valve stem seals and any o-rings while you're at it
What are you rebuilding?
All the gaskets should be replaced, definitely the head gasket, along with anything else that you don't want leaking or would be a pain in the *** to replace after the fact
Replacing the bolts is a personal choice. I didn't bother. The exception is any pinch bolts are considered single-use. They are commonly used for conrods, and maybe some other locations as well. Consult your manual, as they'll spell it out
You'll probably also want to do valve stem seals and any o-rings while you're at it
What are you rebuilding?
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Aw shucks
Pmartone - you should start a rebuild thread. I (and others I'm sure) would happily follow along. It's a good idea to check availability/price on everything but I'd hold off on ordering parts until you make sure the engine can be saved. Taken as a whole, a rebuild is a lot of hours, but not a lot of difficulty, mostly disassembly and inspection. Reassembly is 90% waiting on parts that you forgot to order and 10% trying to fit small parts in impractical spaces. Firing it up is like the best parts of Christmas mixed with the worst parts of a rollercoaster
Generally, the assembly lube will go everywhere where two pieces of metal will rub up against each other. Bearings, cams, etc., but it's too thick to use in cylinders or transmission. Use oil for those. It's all in the manual
Any questions just ask
Pmartone - you should start a rebuild thread. I (and others I'm sure) would happily follow along. It's a good idea to check availability/price on everything but I'd hold off on ordering parts until you make sure the engine can be saved. Taken as a whole, a rebuild is a lot of hours, but not a lot of difficulty, mostly disassembly and inspection. Reassembly is 90% waiting on parts that you forgot to order and 10% trying to fit small parts in impractical spaces. Firing it up is like the best parts of Christmas mixed with the worst parts of a rollercoaster
Generally, the assembly lube will go everywhere where two pieces of metal will rub up against each other. Bearings, cams, etc., but it's too thick to use in cylinders or transmission. Use oil for those. It's all in the manual
Any questions just ask
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