How much assembly lube needed?

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Ok I've read through 10-12 pages of the extreme tech section, and done a search for assembly lube. One name that keeps popping back up is Lubriplate 105.

Ok so is this one 10oz tube enough to reassemble my motor? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm not sure how much of thise stuff you need to use.

http://www.lubriplate.com/webstore/detail.aspx?ID=17
 
If you go to the auto parts store the tube size they have will be sufficient ... I would recommend Redline assembly lube though.

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Laramie4x4 said:
If you go to the auto parts store the tube size they have will be sufficient ... I would recommend Redline assembly lube though.

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X2 Redline assembly lube

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Same stuff I used, you will have plenty, that tube will do several engines.
 
You'll know you're using enough lube when she quits screaming :D LOL
 
lubriplate 105 is what cummins recommends for most engine assembly parts, sometimes gear oil, vegetable oil and such are called for, i use 105 on all bearings/camshafts/rockershafts etc.

Wes
 
Willy91 said:
I can do 2 N-14"s with 1 bottle. We get it at Napa
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That's no joke, one bottle will go far! If the engine is a project build that is going to be assembled over a long period of time then an assembly lube of sorts is a good idea. If you're putting it together and firing it in a relatively short amount of time a good grade engine oil will suffice. If it were mine I would gather all the parts needed to complete the engine and then I would assemble it with engine oil and get it running asap.
 
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LReiff said:
That's no joke, one bottle will go far! If the engine is a project build that is going to be assembled over a long period of time then an assembly lube of sorts is a good idea. If you're putting it together and firing it in a relatively short amount of time a good grade engine oil will suffice. If it were mine I would gather all the parts needed to complete the engine and then I would assemble it with engine oil and get it running asap.
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Well I'll be able to reassemble the bottom end as soon at it gets balanced here in the next couple of weeks. However, I just sent my head out to be reworked so getting it completely reassembled will depend on when that gets back. Just curious how much I needed.
 
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