Hi Steve
All engines I rebuild I follow exactly the same course you intend to follow,
I would not use axle grease but if you are worried (I have NEVER had a
problem priming the pump and there shouldn't be a problem unless left for a
long time before priming) I have heard that petroleum jelly is good to use
(dissolves in the oil easily). I have no experience with the assembly lubes!
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Nabors <topdown@eudoramail.com>
To: The List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 6:18 AM
Subject: Main/Rod bearing rebuild and assembly lube question
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> Fellow listers,
> On pulling the pan, I discovered my crank had a 010
> 010
> stamped on one of the counterweights near the 1st piston. Graham Stretch
noted that this made perfect sense and that the crank had been turned down
0.010" on both the main journals and rod journals and I should find that the
backs of the bearings will have an 010 on them. I pulled one main and two
rod bearings and even though they were apparently of different manufactures
or manufacturer runs, they all had an 010 U/S on them. I take the U/S to be
Under/Size. All the journals look good so far. Thanks Graham. When the parts
come in, I was wondering about the assembly lube I should use and priming
the oil pump. I was thinking about simply using castrol 20w50 for assembly
of all the bearings and thrust washers as well as priming the pump. I plan
to turn the engine over(coil wire pulled) till the oil pressure gets up and
then crank it.
> Is engine oil fine for assembly lube/oil pump primer lube or should I use
axle grease or some of that camshaft break in lube I've been reading about
on the list?
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