Lubrication tips on a new engine
Lubrication tips on a new engine
(OP)
Hi,
I'm about to buy an engine for my car, and the thing is that this engine got out of the ford factory before 19 years and for some reasons she never used and stayed in stock of a store.
So she's brand new...sort of speak.
The problem is how do i do the lubrication?
I have to open it and lubricate like a we do after an overhaul?
Or i can fill her with oil and start crankning without the spark plugs?
Thanks!
I'm about to buy an engine for my car, and the thing is that this engine got out of the ford factory before 19 years and for some reasons she never used and stayed in stock of a store.
So she's brand new...sort of speak.
The problem is how do i do the lubrication?
I have to open it and lubricate like a we do after an overhaul?
Or i can fill her with oil and start crankning without the spark plugs?
Thanks!





RE: Lubrication tips on a new engine
would it be feasible in this case to pump oil through the oil system via an external pump for a while?
RE: Lubrication tips on a new engine
JMW
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RE: Lubrication tips on a new engine
Rod
RE: Lubrication tips on a new engine
RE: Lubrication tips on a new engine
Remove push rods and oil the valve stems and leave to soak.
Spray some WD40 or oil down the bores and leave to soak.
After the soak time, gently tap the valves with a soft hammer to see if the valves are free. If not, oil and gently tap until they are or if necessary remove heads and strip, lightly ream the guides and reassemble.
Also with spark plugs and push rods still removed, gently rock the crank back and forward and reapply lube until the engine turns freely. If this proves to difficult you may need to pull the engine down.
My guess is it will free up easily.
Once you have every thing moving freely, apply EP assembly lube to the cam, followers and push rod tips. Oil the rocker arms, fill with "disposable" oil and prime the oil pump or crank up oil pressure with no spark plugs in.
Instal push rods, adjust tappets, install plugs, prime fuel system and start it. Run at about 2500 rpm no load for say 20 or 30 min. Shut down, change oil and filter, receck fuel system, ignition and tappets, use and enjoy.
Regards
Pat
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RE: Lubrication tips on a new engine
rmw
RE: Lubrication tips on a new engine
it's a cvh engine with hydraulic tappets...
Is any possibility that the piston rings would do any damage to the cylinder cause they are siting in the same spot for 19 years?
Thanks for your suggestions they are very helpfull!!
RE: Lubrication tips on a new engine
The problems will be corrosion and some valve springs will have lost some tension
Regards
Pat
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RE: Lubrication tips on a new engine
If you can't see it when you open it up, it's probably not enough to worry about.