I've been following this thread with some interest, and now it appears it's
time for me to open my mouth and ask a dumb question or two.
1. Our local club recently rebuilt an engine. The club used regular old
engine oil as a lubricant during assembly. I enquired about why we weren't
using assembly lubricant and was told that unless the engine will be sitting
up for a while that motor oil was just as good.
2. I also was led to believe that some assembly lubricants might be worse
than motor oil since due to their consistency they might block certain small
oil passages upon initial start-up.
There were a few other questions I had that received answers that were not
in keeping with what I'd heard all along, so now I'm opening it up to you
guys (and gals) whose opinion I place great trust in.
Thanks, and Happy New Year.
R. Ashford Little II
'70 TR6
CC54994
PS: The Georgia Triumph Association is hosting it's fifth annual Polar Bear
Run this Saturday. I realize that some of you are shivering from normal
wintry conditions and since Delta cut fares significantly today, then you
might want to fly in and we'd love for you to join us on the drive. The
weather gods are calling for a high near 70 degrees - which is rare even for
this neck of the woods. Cheers,
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