Sea Foam vs...

[VFilms]

A complete rebuild was done on my Poly 4 years ago. Engine sat since then, no fluids. Recently turned it over a couple times by hand, no problems. I’m getting ready to fire it up. Would like to put something in the top of the cylinders for a little lubrication prior. Have read about Sea Foam, Marvel and an ATF concoction. Again, nothing to ‘unstick’ just looking for personal preferences on a little top end lubrication.

 

[Darter6]

I like Marvel Mystery Oil for that.

 

[funknut]

I’ve never done it, but have seen people use 2-cycle mix in the carb to add some lubrication if an engine hasn’t been run in a while. Something like 40:1.

 

[Darter6]

Not only giving the cylinders a squirt or two,I will add a quart to the gas tank during break in.

 

[yella71]

how about some MOTOR oil?

 

[Ironbuilt]

Plain oil works great, then prime the engine with a power drill before cranking over.

 

[VFilms]

Plain oil works great, then prime the engine with a power drill before cranking over.

I have an old distributor set up for a drill. I plan to prime the engine prior to starting it.

 

[Ironbuilt]

I have an old distributor set up for a drill. I plan to prime the engine prior to starting it.

That's all that's necessary. The rest of the stuff is either a gimmick, or not needed.

 

[Ranger16]

Sea Foam

25% Cleaner>Naphtha
60% Stabilizer>Kerosene
15% Oxygenate> Isopropyl Alcohol (common Rubbing Alcohol)

 

[VFilms]

Sea Foam

25% Cleaner>Naphtha
60% Stabilizer>Kerosene
15% Oxygenate> Isopropyl Alcohol (common Rubbing Alcohol)

Interesting. Doesn’t seem to have any lubricant value.

 

[Paul_B]

Interesting. Doesn’t seem to have any lubricant value.

Kerosene has some lubrication capabilities too.

 

[Don Frelier]

Why not use fogging oil?

 

[VFilms]

Why not use fogging oil?

Sorry, not familiar with it. Could you please educate me. Thanka

 

[Photon440]

I have a couple cans of this stuff: https://www.oildepot.ca/products/spray-lubes-chain-lubes/engine-fogging-oil-fog/

 

[Don Frelier]

1-2 seconds per cylinder.

 

[VFilms]

I think the fog is just the ticket. Thanks.

 

[dart4forte]

Interesting. Doesn’t seem to have any lubricant value.

Yeah, not a good idea to ad to your fuel. It dries out rubber seals

 

[BeeFast]

Use ATF and let it sit for 24hrs. Turn the engine over by hand going back and forth a couple of times. Then rotate.

 

[RGAZ]

I second (or 8th) the Marvel Mystery Oil personally, anything lubrication-based is better than nothing at all.

RGAZ

 

[747mopar]

I coat the cylinders with motor oil on every motor I put together incase they don't get fired for a while, never had a problem.. oil burns out pretty quick. Might be worth a piece of mind to pull a few plugs and look inside, likely whoever bolted it together used some lube.

I agree just about any oil will work followed by cycling the motor.