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Permatex Ultra Slick Assembly Lube.....good? Ok for wet clutch? Experience or opinions?
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Last edited by Guest; 12-07-2013, 10:29 AM. -
I would think it should be OK. As I understand it, it's not a moly based lubricant and is similar to Royal Purple Max Tuff assembly lube. I know of several that have used it on a wet clutch engine with no issues.http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)
Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)
JTGS850GL aka Julius
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Assembly lube should only be used very sparingly. Don't think it's needed at all when redoing a used engine as long as you make sure the top end is well oiled. And speaking of that, if you are redoing your '82 750, make sure you shim the oil pressure relief spring to increase oil pressure. Those engines are know to have problems with oil getting to the top end and crank.Ed
To measure is to know.
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Im with Ed.....manuals generally say just to oil everything while assembling. Ive never had any issues with just this. Some straight 30 WT on bearing surfaces, cam bearings, wrist pins...you get the idea.
Dry crank it a few times before firing. In other words, pull the plugs and roll the engine over with the starter. This keeps the RPMs minimal and allows the oil pumps to push oil thru everything first. Then fire it up.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
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Thanks for the info guys. Yes I am rebuilding my 82. Doing it slowly and wanted something that would not "run off' while I took my time. Most certainly have oil relief valve on my list!Comment
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I've used it with no problems
A little dab on wrist pins, cam buckets, etc help lube things up before you crank it up for the first time
I've had that little bottle for 2 decades1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SESComment
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Ya, the best use for assembly lube is when you don't plan on starting her anytime soon or your assembly process will take a long time. Oil will run off over time where assembly lube wont. Just use it sparingly. A little dab will do you.http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/811/douMvs.jpg
1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)
Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.;)
JTGS850GL aka Julius
GS Resource Greetings
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Exactly what I wanted to hear. Almost ready to put case back together. Then paint and hone jugs. Just painted upper case last week.Comment
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This is where I am at on the top half...
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I have strayed from the original topic of permatex......
Been cleaning the bottom half of the case and decided to modify oil pressure relief valve.
Now time to shim the spring. Picked these up at the hardware store...
Now assemble and re-install....
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Nice! How thick are those washers?Ed
To measure is to know.
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Oops.......they are 1 mm each. Certainly needed a bit of pressure to get that snap ring back on.Originally posted by Nessism View PostComment
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Been making some progress lately. Got the crank in and case put back together. Thankful for a wife that let's me do this in the house
. Been too cold out in the garage as of late!
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When done toss a pressure gauge on it and let us know what pressures you are getting. My '80 750 gets about 40# at idle and the relief valve pops at 70#.Comment
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Is your 750 a four valve? I didn't know the two valve engines had pressure that high.Originally posted by Kyler View PostComment
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