I don't believe you should use assembly lube on pistons anyway. It's too
slick and too good a lubricant, and you risk
the rings not seating properly. That's why it's also not a bad idea to use a
'break-in' oil for the first couple hours
of running. 'Good break-in oil' can be the cheapest 20W you can find. Running
a little rich is not a bad idea, either.
bs
On 9/29/2010 8:27 AM, Paul Leeks wrote:
> Hi Kees
>
> Yes, it was more of a partial (and amateur!) rebuild. I had blown a piston,
> so I removed the head, cleaned up, replaced the pistons and exhaust valves
> and put it all back together (with the original bearings). I did, however,
> mark up and photographed absolutely everything to ensure it all got replaced
> in exactly the same place and right way round. I didn't use any assembly
> lube but I did drown everything in engine oil. Not one for the purist I
> suspect :-)
>
> Best wishes
>
> Paul
>
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