All you need to do is use the same oil that is recommended for the
engine on the bearings. Using Lubriplate is not a good idea because any
globs of it can plug the oil pump pickup screen. Also lubriplate is
very hard to keep clean, not unless you open up an new can/tube
everytime and your hands are spotless. Nothing like rubbing a little
dirt on the bearings. While using oil use directly from the oil
container and just pour a little on. The access will just run off,
just the same as when the engine is shut off. Only room for so much
oil. Another thing you can do is fill the oil filter with oil too.
Prime the engine as mentioned before, by turing the oil pump. If not
feasible than crank the engine with ignition off until builds up oil
pressure. The little bit of turning and as long as everything was
oiled it will not hurt anything.
I rebuilt engines for over 20 years from little 4 bangers to heavy duty
diesels. Cleaniness is the most importance.


Tom Gardner (nospam) wrote:
Every engine I have rebuilt was assembled with "Lubriplate" or other
assembly lube. STP works well also. If youu wait for oil pressure
you can
damage bearings.


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I have my rebuild car engine in my toolroom and wonder about how
much
oil pressure at what viscosity to fill the bearings space. What is
"film float" and how to calculate it.