Well as Dodger said it's used to pack the oil pump to prevent it from not drawing oil on start-up. It isn't used other than that. I do that and it's simple, effective and apparently harmless. Also I've never had a car with chapped lips :-)
Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 324 poly w/goodies
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:35 AM, Bill M
<y1topbanana73@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Do I remember hearing old-timers using Vaseline for engine assembly?
Seems like it could be a bit too thick though.
Bill M
65 Coronet 500 'vert
http://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/mmo62008.html
73 Dart Sport, 00 Cherokee Sport, 05 Ram 2500 CTD, 4WD, QC, LB, Laramie
21 Model T Depot Hack, 92 Accord, 06 Mazda 3
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 7:42 AM, D J <djohn14296@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I have always used STP for everything, never had a problem. A lot depends on
> how long it takes to assemble and how quickly you'll fire it up after
> finishing it. Some guys I know use straight 30 wgt. and fired it up to break
> it in as soon as they were finished and never had a problem.
>
> DJ
> From: Dennis C. <dennis.2914@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse
> <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 12:24 AM
> Subject: Engine Assembly Questions
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm going to be assembling an engine and I have a few simple
> questions:
>
> What is recommended for assembly lube on rods and mains?
>
> Any recommendations on using plastigage to check rod and main
> bearings?
>
> What is recommended for lubricating pistons when installing in the
> block?
>
> Just asking because it was a long time ago when I put my last engine
> together, lubricants have changed.
>
> This is Mopar related, it is a 1954 331 Hemi, don't want to make
> stupid mistakes. I do have Tex Smith's "The Complete Chrysler Hemi
> Engine Manual", a very good book.
>
> Thanks.
> Dennis C.
>
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