I understand that an engine should be pre lubed before the first start after a rebuild but if the mechanic that rebuilt the engine used whatever they use, some kind of grease on all the parts, wouldn't that be good enough? A friend of mine said that he has rebuilt a number of engines with the grease stuff and started them as is and never had an issue. It seems like a pain to do the pre lube if it's still greased up. But I don't want to waste 5k on a rebuild. Would pouring oil over the rockers and letting it drain down help some?

Brad
Sierra Vista Arizona
1954 Lincoln Capri

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Brad
Sierra Vista Arizona
1954 Lincoln Capri

I looked at the threads and they just needed a little filing. It went right into the block. Golden. It's gonna be a pain trying to get a wrench on it with the filter and oil pump right there.

Brad
Sierra Vista Arizona
1954 Lincoln Capri

If the filing was just to get it started, the threads that seal it are probably fine. Tapered pipe threads, tight, but don’t over do it. Better to tighten it a bit later than Armstrong it and strip something.

I’m glad you’re getting close.

For the rest of the site, my wife and I had the pleasure of having lunch with Brad and his wife, and being invited to see the Lincoln. There’s some work to be done, but it’s all pretty much complete and a heavily optioned car. It’ll be a jewel when it’s done.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

 

Remove the filter so you can get to it easily.

Most likely, FORD offered a SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL (bent crows-foot) to get at it while in the chassis. 
If there was one, it will be shown in the WSM.

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