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
I always used "Lubriplate" to coat the bearings when assembling an engine. Unlike engine oil, it is a paste and won't run off. This is particularly important if you are restoring a whole car and don
I used a NAPA Assembly lube. It comes in a big tootpaste tube and has the consistency of "Brill Cream" or thick hand lotion. IMHO... It's readily available and I would recommend it over regular engi
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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
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I have always used STP oil treatment, undiluted, for reassembly of engine componants like crank, shells etc. as you never know how long it will be before running the engine. You will certainly have m
Message text written by "Adrian Dix-Dyer" componants like crank, shells etc. as you never know how long it will be before running the engine. You will certainly have much more protection whilst primi