1970Thunderbird
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- Dec 24, 2009
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Hello all,
when I had my block machined, the machinist also put new needle bearings in the piston end of the crank. To hold them in place while installing, he said he used purple lithium grease.
I've heard that this isn't a good thing, as the grease won't easilt come out, thus preventing the two cycle oil from properly lubricating the bearing.
Do I need to wash the grease out before I try to seat the pistons? Or am I worrying too much aboiut this? For what it's worth, I used vaseline in the bearings on the crank end, as I've read it melts out easily.
Thanks!
when I had my block machined, the machinist also put new needle bearings in the piston end of the crank. To hold them in place while installing, he said he used purple lithium grease.
I've heard that this isn't a good thing, as the grease won't easilt come out, thus preventing the two cycle oil from properly lubricating the bearing.
Do I need to wash the grease out before I try to seat the pistons? Or am I worrying too much aboiut this? For what it's worth, I used vaseline in the bearings on the crank end, as I've read it melts out easily.
Thanks!