I'm sure that everyone has their own preferences. Mine:
Ultra Blue (not regular blue) for anything in contact with oil. Oil pan, front of intake, etc.
Black: In contact with water, other general use. Water pump, etc.
Ultra Copper: High heat applications. This stuff is so good I no longer use header gaskets. Just lay a thick bead around each port and let cure overnight before installing.
For assembly:
Red Line Assembly Lube. It's a thin red grease. Sticks to the parts very well. Use it on bearings, cam.
Rings: two stroke engine oil. Like for a weed trimmer. Reason: It will totally burn up, leaves no carbon in the ring lands like regular oil can if you use too much. With this oil, you don't have to worry about using too much. I cringe when I see people dunk the whole piston /rings in oil and then install.
Other: straight 30W oil for roller lifters, oil pump, timing chain.
I also use a fair amount of Loc Tite, mainly red, especially since I put the transbrake and two step in my car. The vibrations will find any loose bolt in a hurry.
Later,
David Cole
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