What do you use for engine assembly lube

[Jeremiah's Tractors]

Going to rebuild my Ford 8N engine, just wondering what others use for assembly lubrication

 

[old]

Going to rebuild my Ford 8N engine, just wondering what others use for assembly lubrication

I've been rebuilding engines for over 50 years now and I always use STP oil treatment and never had problem yet by doing that

 

[rrlund]

Red assembly lube.

 

[Jim.ME]

Engine oil on cylinders, pistons, and rings. Lubriplate 105 Motor assembly grease or Lucas assembly lube on bearings and other places.

I have used STP and it worked ok. However, the Lubriplate, or an assembly lube, is not as sticky and doesn't cause as much drag as STP.

 

[rustred]

I've been rebuilding engines for over 50 years now and I always use STP oil treatment and never had problem yet by doing that

wow, 50 YEARS ! so how many engines did you actually rebuild. ? i know the BN was scabbed together.

 

[Jeremiah's Tractors]

I'm Planing on using permatex ultra slick

 

[Jim.ME]

I'm Planing on using permatex ultra slick

It should be fine. I would stay with engine oil on cylinder walls, pistons, and rings; you want them to seat in. relatively quickly.

 

[Jeremiah's Tractors]

Okay Thanks for the advise

 

[JIM MN]

I agree with OLD. STP for many years, all OK! STP on bearings crank-cam- rockers-push rods-connecting rods- seals. Engine oil for pistons-rings-sleeves. Just remember to lubricate any MOVING parts!

 

[Gambles]

When I was going to automotive tech school (this was decades ago), we had a guest instructor come into class and gave us a little speech on engine assembly. I remember him specifically saying STP was okay, but only if the engine was going to be started within a few days. If the engine was going to set awhile, the STP would eventually drain off. I know I'm not going to change anyone's opinion here, and I don't care to. Just repeating an old wives tale from years ago. I, myself, use the assembly lube that comes out of a tube and looks like white toothpaste.
In some areas, like a push rod underneath a rocker arm, you can see a little bit of extra sticking out and you know that assembly lube has been used.

 

[Phill Tibbetts]

We always used abundant amounts of whatever the running oil would be. Never had any problems

 

[560Dennis]

I use what auto parts has ,I think it’s Lucas assembly oil. Blue green goop.
I use it even if it’s going back together soon instead of oil , nope ! Something always happens to me that it sits around .
good idea to use break oil in addition, and prime oil galleys and filter cartridge.

 

[SkipperII]

I agree with OLD. STP for many years, all OK! STP on bearings crank-cam- rockers-push rods-connecting rods- seals. Engine oil for pistons-rings-sleeves. Just remember to lubricate any MOVING parts!

X2, or Hilton Hyper Lube. We kept a spare, rebuilt long block for our line trucks at all times. They might set for a year before being used, never had a problem.

 

[SkipperII]

I use what auto parts has ,I think it’s Lucas assembly oil. Blue green goop.
I use it even if it’s going back together soon instead of oil , nope ! Something always happens to me that it sits around .
good idea to use break oil in addition, and prime oil galleys and filter cartridge.

X2 on the priming, I still have the oil pump drive tools for the Ford and Chev. V8s in my tool box drawer.

 

[showcrop]

There are a few things to keep in mind. First is that sometimes plans change, and an engine that was supposed to be done and run within a few days sits for a year instead. Then you wished you used real assembly lube. Second, camshafts can be really hurt by inadequate lube. Third, it takes time for first oil to get to the rockers. I use the Lucas product. STP is really good for those rebuilds that are in your dreams only.

 

[Jeremiah's Tractors]

I agree with OLD. STP for many years, all OK! STP on bearings crank-cam- rockers-push rods-connecting rods- seals. Engine oil for pistons-rings-sleeves. Just remember to lubricate any MOVING parts!

What is STP?

 

[Jim.ME]

What is STP?

Basically STP Oil Treatment is a viscosity improver. STP Oil Treatment is an abbreviation for Scientifically Treated Petroleum, the original name. They now produce several different additive under the STP brand.

 

[stdsch40]

You know what I use...engine oil and plenty of it. Sometimes Vaselene , grease, and more oil, oil then more oil. why not? What do you use for a solvent? I use gasoline... lowest cost solvent compared to soap and water. Have a fun debate on lubricants.

 

[M-MAN]

Assembly lube on the bearings. Oil on everything else.