Sounds like a great plan for a safe startup. ;-) Just be sure there's no excess lubricants that can clog the passageways. It's amazing how small an amount will stop the flow -
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 1:33 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM603 camshaft installation-success! > I've got a good portion of a quart on the cam/bearings etc and will dump > more on as I crank the engine over by hand. Then I'll start it. Will > also do a dry start for oil pressure. > > Luther > > On Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:35:32 -0500, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> You must follow the directions with Assembly Lube, as with everything >> else - some people operate on the principle of "if a little is good a lot >> is >> better" - not with assy lube - when applying the assy lube make sure you >> use a small dab and rub it in good - a blob can stop the flow of oil. >> And >> that's when problems start. >> >> As Tom says, oil works as long as you have a good film. >> >> Another method that helps is to leave spark plugs / glow plugs out and >> disconnect the ignition/main power line so the engine will not start - >> then >> crank until you see oil pressure on the gauge. >> >> Good luck. >> >> Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) >> www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts >> Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil >> PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net >> Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs >> . >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 7:46 PM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM603 camshaft installation-success! >> >> >>> Oil is fine as long as you are sure that you have a good coating during >>> assembly. The risk with oil is that so much may run or drip off that >>> that >>> you don't have a good oil film in the bearing. But this is not likely if >>> you >>> oil & then assemble right away. >>> >>> A lot of people like assembly lube because you can verify visually that >>> there is enough on the part. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Tom Hargrave >>> www.kegkits.com >>> 256-656-1924 >> > > > > -- > Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark > '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case > '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) > '82 300CD (166 kmi) > '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold > '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.11/944 - Release Date: 8/9/2007 > 2:44 PM > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
