<VV> vasoline

[James Davis]

Just don't use high temperature Lubriplate.  Actually priming the 
engine with an electric drill prior to its first start will negate 
the need for some grease in the oil pump.
Jim Davis


At 08:18 AM 8/31/2008, Jim Houston wrote:
>I used to used Lubriplate when I was rebuilding Continental and Lycoming
>aircraft engines . . .  would that be suitable for a Corvair as well??
>
>Jim Houston
>'65 Monza coupe
>
>Harry Yarnell wrote:
> > Frank brings up a good point; oil pump chambers and gears should be coated
> > with  Vasoline when reassembled to produce proper suction (priming).
> >
> > Harry Yarnell