I just bought a new rebuilt 302 for my 89 and have a few questions.
1. I asked the builder what oil I should use to break it in and they recommended I use some 15-40 Diesel oil like Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 Diesel does this sound ok?
2. I wont be installing it until spring and it will be sitting in my unheated shed over the winter in temps down to minus 20 F. It does not have spark plugs in it now or any oil in it yet. Should I add oil to it now or wait until its in the car in the spring? I assume its got assembly lube on most of the parts but am not sure. If I add oil now will it make much difference as it will just be sitting in the pan?
3. Should I put the plugs in it now or wait till spring as the temps go up and down it will condensate? I sprayed some fogging oil in the plug holes and on the heads...but with the moisture would it be better to leave the plugs out or in?
Thanks
1. I asked the builder what oil I should use to break it in and they recommended I use some 15-40 Diesel oil like Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 Diesel does this sound ok?
2. I wont be installing it until spring and it will be sitting in my unheated shed over the winter in temps down to minus 20 F. It does not have spark plugs in it now or any oil in it yet. Should I add oil to it now or wait until its in the car in the spring? I assume its got assembly lube on most of the parts but am not sure. If I add oil now will it make much difference as it will just be sitting in the pan?
3. Should I put the plugs in it now or wait till spring as the temps go up and down it will condensate? I sprayed some fogging oil in the plug holes and on the heads...but with the moisture would it be better to leave the plugs out or in?
Thanks