[Shotimes] Rod bearings

[Mark Nunnally]

On a rod bearing job or a rebuilt motor, I spin the crank manually several
turns, then roll it over with the starter ~250 rpm to build pressure (keep
it WOT to keep the fuel out).  Once you really crank it you get pressure on
the gauge right off the bat (instead of listening to nasty noises for 5
secs)

mark

----- Original Message -----
From: "Epperly" <epperly1@optonline.net>
To: "'SHOtimes'" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2003 7:27 AM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Rod bearings


> Years ago we always used a mixture of STP and 40W motor oil, but on the
> mouse motors you could spin the oil pump to build pressure before running
> the motor the first time. You just need protection till the oil gets
there.
> GM break-in additive was one of the best for a total rebuild back then. It
> had a high metal % for the motors, but only for the first 1k miles. Too
much
> was bad.
>         Ken
>
> > > Do i need to track down any type of assembly lube for putting in the
rod
> > > bearings? Or can I jsut get away with usings some 20w-50 oil I have
here
> > for
> > > wiping parts down.
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