what /where will i find the oil you use when putting an engine together.also how long will it last before the engine is finally used ........thanks for any replies folks........

do you mean 'assembly lube'

you can get it from most of the usial suspects
eg. burtons: http://www.burtonpower.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=assembly+lube

not sure its really needed for a normal engine - as to how long it lasts, mine is still covered in the stuff and my engine has been laid up for over a year now...

[Edited on 12/4/2011 by mcerd1]

I spoke to a machine shop who said they used gear oil. Think it is good as it is EP spec stuff, so maybe resistes initial dry startup better?
Otherwise I have always used engine oil, but cam lube on the cam (OHV engine, so different requirement to OHC)
I do spin the oil pump before startup with a drill, get the pressure to working levels. Again the OHV makes this possible

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Originally posted by iain b
what /where will i find the oil you use when putting an engine together.also how long will it last before the engine is finally used ........thanks for any replies folks........

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i have a spare engine for the cobra ,it has been stood for three years so thought i would give it a look over.ended up taking it completely to bits .all in gooooood order ,but as it may not get used staight away was woundering what oil to use for rebuild so i do not end up with a sized engine...........i will size it up myself by driving it to death................

I've always used the STP oil additive - the stuff that is like treacle - for rebuilds including the bearings plus cam lube for the camshaft

such as Oil Treatment For Petrol Engines STP 450ml NEW | eBay UK

[Edited on 12/4/11 by robinj66]