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Originally Posted by HWYSTR455
Please tell me the mains and rod bearings aren't dry?
Common knowledge: Most engine wear occurs at startup. Why do you think that is?
Chit happens, that engine you just assembled could sit for 6 months, a year, or several years for that matter. One simple step, why not?
Even if it's just engine oil, use something. And if you use something, one step further, why not use engine assembly lube? A product specifically to be used during engine assembly. That's what it's designed for. You spend X for all the parts, all the machine work, assemble it yourself to make SURE nothing is overlooked, so why would you not use assembly lube? Five bucks. It CAN'T be about the money, right?
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I will use the engine oil to lubricate everything during final assembly. Nothing and I mean nothing will be without a good coating of oil. The engine will be installed within days of being fired up on the stand after assembly. I think that modern oils can handle the job where old oil tech was not up to the task. If I had parts getting serious load such as a flat tappet cam I would use assembly lube on those parts.