Rene and Marion van Maanen wrote:
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> Tyson Sherman wrote:
> >
> > I'm about to put my 76 B engine back together (I hope!!!) What should I
> > lube it with? Just engine oil or something thicker? Thanks.
> >
> > Tyson Sherman
> > http://www.tecinfo.com/~tsherman
>
> Hi Tyson.
>
> It's nice to read your progression every time.
>
> I reassemble my motorcycle engines with the standard oil type. like
> 10w40. This is the oil which the engine needs primarily for the first
> run.
>
> I don't think you schould mix it up with any other type of grease.
>
> Rene.
Tyson, Check with local parts house or bearing supply house. American
bearing manufacturers supply a startup bearing lube designed to protect
new bearings on startup of a new engine. I use what Mich 77 puts out.
John
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