International Comp[ound number 2

[johnjen50]

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.

[KPTIM]

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.

[johnjen50]

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!

[Glory]

For the flywheel bolts, if no locktight is recommended, and I do, any oil would be fine.
I'd be using a torque wrench.

[Boatsb]

Oil is oil. Assembly lube is oil. It's just made to stay in place until run with oil.

[johnjen50]

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.

[Boatsb]

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.

[Glory]

I doubt Detroit makes any lubes them self.