Do any of you know if this is still used on reassembly of these engines, or has Detroit identified an acceptable, and perhaps more accessible, assembly lube? It's not easily obtained, and is rather costly, particularly given that I just need some for bolts on the flywheel, so I was wondering if anyone has used something else that is acceptable. Thanks.
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International Comp[ound number 2
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Re: International Comp[ound number 2
If you are not a DD purist there are many assembly lube products available from Advance Auto, Car Quest, Autozone and other internet based outfits. Price will range from about $3 to $14. Just google assembly lube. For your application (flywheel bolts) a good grade of anti-sieze will work.
Tim
1979 53' MY Hull #566
KNOW PRESSURE
Hampton, Virginia
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Re: International Comp[ound number 2
Right thanks. I knew that, but I’m wondering if there is something different about the international compound. I really would prefer not to get this wrong. Ha!
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06-14-2018 08:39 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: International Comp[ound number 2
For the flywheel bolts, if no locktight is recommended, and I do, any oil would be fine.
I'd be using a torque wrench.GLORY Hull # 365
Northport, NY
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06-14-2018 09:08 PM #5
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Oil is oil. Assembly lube is oil. It's just made to stay in place until run with oil.
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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Re: International Comp[ound number 2
Thanks. So no loctite is recommended per the manual, and yes.......definitely using a torque wrench. And thanks Scott for you comments about the oil. Did you mean the same applies to assembly lube used for bolts to ensure that you can get an accurate torque on it? I was just wondering what was so special about the Detroit compound. The mechanics call it "peanut butter" apparently. Its specified in the manual so i figured I'd run the question by you guys here. It seems that a standard assembly lube would allow appropriate lubrication enabling you to torque it up without the bolt binding, but I was wondering if there was anything different about this stuff.
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06-15-2018 07:45 PM #7
Re: International Comp[ound number 2
It's probably thickened.
I'm not sure what the flywheel bolts are torqued to but maybe the peanut butter is like a grease for high pressure.Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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06-15-2018 07:55 PM #8Senior Member
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Re: International Comp[ound number 2
I doubt Detroit makes any lubes them self.
GLORY Hull # 365
Northport, NY