Assembly lube

[Huskybill]

I use a TS-70 moly paste or antiseeze when assembling the p&c. I first burnish the moly on a soft rag into the cylinder walls. Then on the piston skirt. Add some 2t oil and assemble. Then I fire up the saw on choke and let it run for a few more seconds on choke so the crankcase is getting fogged with 2t mix.
Moly,,
Eliminates wear
Reduces friction
Fights corrosion
Prevents galling.

https://www.tsmoly.com/index.php

I also put a little moly on a new bar and chain too. Just to cut down the wear on breaking it in.

I been using moly since the early 70’s. We used it in a dirtbike 2t engine. We assembled it with the moly paste. Raced it for a few races, rode it all summer. We took it apart to inspect it and found the piston still looked brand new. I use moly in every metal to metal contact situation it’s never failed me yet.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

I just squirt in whatever is handy at the time. It's not fussy.

WD40, PB Blast, Kroil, ATF, engine oil, etc.

 

[HarleyT]

I use a TS-70 moly paste or antiseeze when assembling the p&c. I first burnish the moly on a soft rag into the cylinder walls. Then on the piston skirt. Add some 2t oil and assemble. Then I fire up the saw on choke and let it run for a few more seconds on choke so the crankcase is getting fogged with 2t mix.
Moly,,
Eliminates wear
Reduces friction
Fights corrosion
Prevents galling.

https://www.tsmoly.com/index.php

I also put a little moly on a new bar and chain too. Just to cut down the wear on breaking it in.

Are you a sales rep.?

 

[Huskybill]

Nope I’m the end product user. Anything that eliminates wear and reduces friction count me in. I had a buddy who worked for Dow Corning and he gave me some samples to try.

 

[Huskybill]

I just squirt in whatever is handy at the time. It's not fussy.

I’m fussy about what I assemble engines with.

 

[HarleyT]

I’m fussy about what I assemble engines with.

LOL....

 

[Terrence Jefferson]

Seems pricey but if it works for you. I just lube everything with 2 stroke oil and I squirt all the bearings good so she is good and moist when I start her up.

 

[Huskybill]

No pre break in wear, nada, nothing. I was building drag race engines with moly too. It’s that tube of grey assembly lube that comes with new cam and lifter kits. It’s engine assembly lube. Everyone sees scuff or hard rub marks in a cylinder. Moly avoids this from happening, just a Little will do.

 

[Bobby Kirbos]

Straight 30 when I can slather it on with a finger. WD40 if it's a tight spot and I need to spray it in/on.

 

[r black]

Molly lube not ready intended to be in a two stroke crank case....... I would just use the 2 stroke oil you burn in the saw...4-stroke engines then I use assembly lube ..to each there own... guess you could even use the pictured lube if needed....

 

[rogue60]

This would be very bad for bedding in rings.
May as well put a greese nipple in the cylinder also deffontly never wear it out with a full greese cartridge pumped in there lol

 

[SamT1]

I use the redline moly lube in all my 4 strokes.
For 2 stroke I have an old school oil can that I filled with some old outboard oil my grandpa had lots of. I think it’s johnson, it’s in metal cans. I doubt I’ll ever use all that in the 1 oil can. Probably should pour the rest into my old dodge for pump lube

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

I’m fussy about what I assemble engines with.

It's just a small engine, not a $70k performance engine.

 

[Todd Loosli]

I used to coat bullets with moly, still have about 3 pounds of it in the can that it came in under my bench. Seemed to work ok but it was to much hassle to use so I stopped using it.

 

[blsnelling]

You're WAAAAY over thinking this! Put a thin layer of 2T oil on it and go.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

I use a very thin film of 3-in-1.

 

[Tobystihl]

I used to use the grey or black moly when I worked as a diesel engine rebuilder in the 90s it was really necessary on the big end and main bearings etc to provide lube until the oil system built up pressure on initial start up. On two stroke engine rebuilds I am not so fussy as the lubrication is pretty instant. I give the bearings a tiny squirt from the oil can ( two stroke oil, 5/30,10/40, 20/50 or whatever I have in stock!) and a thin smear on the cylinder before installing the piston and away we go. A little bit smoky on initial start up but very soon clears.