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Old 03-31-2009, 08:28 PM
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Default A couple assembly and break-in questions

As I prepare for final assembly, I'd like to make sure my plans are correct.

First question regards assembly lube vs reg oil and where it's used. I'm running a flat-tappet hyd cam so I know I'll be using assembly lube on the cam lobes. However, do I need lube or just oil on the cam bearings? How about rod and mains? I had just planned to use 30 wt oil, but should I use assembly lube? I plan to soak timing chain, lifters and roller rockers in 30 wt oil overnight prior. I plan to wipe down the cylinder walls with oil, but I've seen some reference to assembly lube on the piston skirts; is this a good plan or not necessary? Any other tips on oil and assembly lube?

Second question regards initial break-in. I've read several threads on this and a common theme is to use a known-quantity carb. Unfortunately, I don't have a good carb to do that. My original carb was 2bbl which is being replaced with a rebuilt q-jet. Any tips on initial break-in with a newly rebuilt carb? I know about priming the oil system for initial start, but how do you get the fuel system primed?

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