Ok, so there isn't a better way to do things than their way?

I don't doubt that they know how to build a motor but WD40 is a getto method of coating internals to prevent corrosion. While WD40 is a great penetrating lube and works decent for freeing rusty parts while providing a temporary coating it SUCKS as a metal-on-metal lubricant for anything more than a single contact. I wouldn't use the stuff on a bicycle chain and I definitely wouldn't use it on a motor I just dropped over 3 grand on. Now that being said, I know there will eventually be real motor oil added to the motor which will handle the lubricating duties just fine, but until it is primed and the oil actually reaches all of the internal parts everything is VERY susceptible to premature wear when you first crank a motor over.

And in case you're wondering what my experience is to question using WD40 to build a motor, I was a certified tech for a few years (before I got sick of it), have built dozens of race motors, and have been working on performance cars for over 20 years. In my experience shops don't always do things the BEST way and will sometime do what is acceptable. There are good ways of doing things and better ways of doing things and I am merely making suggestions here.

Take what you like and leave the rest.

 

edit: do you think they are using it as an assembly lube or just as temporary rust protection?

 

I thought they were using it as an assembly lube but after re-reading it I see I may be wrong about it.
Who knows though. Either way, it wouldn't hurt to ask them about it.

 

yeah, they just use it as a temp. rust protectant. im not sure what assembly lube they use, but im sure its r.p. or another high quality lube.
i wasnt doubting your knowledge. you seem like you know what your talking about. nice wagon, btw.

 

No problem. I'm a crazyazz NYer an sometimes rush into things. Good looking out. And thanks for the compliment.

 

double time on the wagonnn.....yeah im pretty sure the eagles are gonna be more than enough for the power im looking for, as far as the lube goes idk about all that lol when i put together my cuzins h22a4 i used some engine building lube shit i got at the autozone, i know you can use oil and some people like to use that really thick oil additive, but i figured it outta be good enough, motor hasnt blown yet, but its only been hot a couple of times lol yall can check out my build thread if ya want

 

https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/m...-write-up.html

 

Nice build so far.