Break in lube on new timing chain?

[homecloned]

Just wondering if this is a good idea or a waste of time. I am putting the front on the 340 this morning and was curious. Chain/gears are new.
This is just a street application.
Thanks for any input.


Thank you also to daredevil for the sweet fuel pump eccentric.:cheers:

 

[Mad Dart]

I have never heard of anybody putting break in lube on a timing chain.
I dont think it will hurt it just never heard of it.

 

[homecloned]

I have never heard of anybody putting break in lube on a timing chain.
I dont think it will hurt it just never heard of it.

Thanks Mad Dart.
I'm thinking probably a waste. I know it has a pre oil on it.

 

[SpeedThrills]

I like to soak chains in oil.

 

[homecloned]

I like to soak chains in oil.

That's an idea. Did that with the lifters.

 

[mikedevore]

I like to soak chains in oil.

DITTO

 

[moper]

I just install them. Add a little assembly lube on the tensioner pads if used. They get splashed pretty well.

 

[EL5DEMON340]

soak it for a few minutes, add a dab or two of break in lube on the top and bottom gears.

 

[homecloned]

Thanks for the replies. I just used my squirt pump oiler and soaked it pretty good on there.

 

[dodgetkboy78]

I heat up bearing grease in the oven, until it is liquid, and throw my chain in it....

OK, OK, I am joking.

 

[1wild&crazyguy]

it'll just fling right off upon firing it.

just pour a lil motor oil on it and you're good.

 

[homecloned]

it'll just fling right off upon firing it.

just pour a lil motor oil on it and you're good.

Tanks all. I did just soak it down with oil.

 

[A340]

Old Racers trick> Dip in STP Oil Treatment. Will stay on chain and sprokets and lube well until oil takes over.