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[darkcat]

I'm just about to start my rebuild (big ends, main bearings, thrust washers, piston rings, new race cam, etc etc etc) - I'll be lube-ing the cam and shells etc with redline build lube, what is a good oil to use for a break-in period? maximum protection etc? something with a high ZDDP content i assume?

Thanks!

[darkcat]

Anyone ?!!

[govig]

I'm about to use cheap Wilko 20/50 and change it very often.

[ANON]

was the block honed as well as new rings?

[Tamworthbay]

I have used this in the past:

http://www.millersoi...sector=Classics

[Captain Mainwaring]

I'm just about to start my rebuild (big ends, main bearings, thrust washers, piston rings, new race cam, etc etc etc) - I'll be lube-ing the cam and shells etc with redline build lube, what is a good oil to use for a break-in period? maximum protection etc? something with a high ZDDP content i assume?

Thanks!

 

With honed bores and new rings - maximum protection is just what you don't want. You need to knock the peaks of the honing and settle the rings down - too sedate a drive together with friction inhibitors will cause problems.

[darkcat]

an interesting point! 
Although i was thinking more about the cam and followers....

 

[jaydee]

I'm just about to start my rebuild (big ends, main bearings, thrust washers, piston rings, new race cam, etc etc etc) - I'll be lube-ing the cam and shells etc with redline build lube, what is a good oil to use for a break-in period? maximum protection etc? something with a high ZDDP content i assume?

Thanks!

 

Yes, mineral 20w50 with high ZDDP content such as comma sonic 20w50.

Avoid synth oils and 'classic range' oils.