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Title: Assembly Lube
Post by: dusty1 on March 18, 2019, 07:45:43 AM
Any recommendations for an assembly lube? Motor going to be sitting for at least a year before start up.
Title: Re: Assembly Lube
Post by: JW113 on March 18, 2019, 08:30:20 AM
I'm partial to Redline myself. Mostly for the lovely strawberry color.
:SM:

-JW
Title: Re: Assembly Lube
Post by: Hillside Motorcycle on March 19, 2019, 02:58:28 AM
Torco comes in small tubes for the home builder.
We purchase assembly lube in 1 gallon bulk containers from Goodson.
Title: Re: Assembly Lube
Post by: dusty1 on March 19, 2019, 06:58:51 PM
I've never let a re-build sit that long, just used motor oil. I have an ancient bottle of Lucas assembly lube with the consistency of cold glue. Is that normal? ....lovely strawberry colored lube JW? um..err...maybe im reading a bit to far into that  :scratch:   
Title: Re: Assembly Lube
Post by: Mule on March 20, 2019, 05:08:59 AM
A lot of people use Lucas oil stabilizer , works good stays put and won't run off.
Title: Re: Assembly Lube
Post by: JW113 on March 20, 2019, 06:38:41 PM
What can I say? Just another California wierdo!
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That lovely strawberry color lets you know that it's been pre-lubricated at a glance, even after a 6 month hibernation.

-JW
Title: Re: Assembly Lube
Post by: waltcentral on March 22, 2019, 04:54:17 PM
One of the best techs I know uses STP on everything from Rolls to Porche to motorcycles. 
Title: Re: Assembly Lube
Post by: 76shuvlinoff on March 22, 2019, 05:44:29 PM
I don't do this stuff for a living but when I do.....

I use Lubriplate grease. Got it at NAPA

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Title: Re: Assembly Lube
Post by: Burnout on March 23, 2019, 09:04:39 AM
I like the white grease as well, mostly because the tube keeps it clean, and I can squeeze out little dabs instead of having to dip a finger into a pot.