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Vaseline engine oil. Feb 13, 2013 · Vaseline is an acceptable alternative to automatic transmission assembly gel (for o-rings, and for packing the pump, as Trav mentioned for engines). Since Vaseline is oil-based I'm concerned that it could degrade the seals, no specific evidence but that's just how I do it. I usually will put a thin coat of engine oil on the combustion surfaces - surface of the rotor housings and surface of the irons. Jul 3, 2009 · Yes, it helps the pump draw oil from the sump on initial start up. . That's what I'd do if I ever had to remove an oil pump again. That answers the petroleum jelly aspect but as has been noted the 196 engine both flathead and OHV can not be spun because the oil pump gear connects directly to the camshaft. I've always used assembly lube when fitting an engine back together, followed by filling the oil cooler and hoses with oil just prior to cranking the engine over. It's also used in transmission rebuilds due to the fact it is gone once the component is running. The vaseline or assy lube mixes with the motor oil and won't hurt a thing. In a thread below, people talk about using vaseline in their oil pumps. Totally harmless. Vaseline or petroleum jelly will mix with the oil and disappear. Jan 18, 2021 · The engine assembly lube is designed to dissolve in engine oil, so I'm not worried about it staying in my pump and causing damage. This is (obviously) not necessary unless the filter mounts sideways. Jan 14, 2019 · We always fill the oil filter with oil, and then seal the top with a bunch of vaseline before putting it on the engine. gsoopn arau stcvq eteiqnl vxpph rkrfoldo zdbciu hmgsr cdskju tlpmh