I need to know what kind of lubricant/brand i should use for bearings, main journals, cylinders, camshaft lobes (im sure lube comes with the camshaft though), ect.... and also its going to be a good year before the engine gets cranked if that changes anything..

 

Crankshaft lobes?

Crank journals, bearings - assembly lube (take your pick).

Pistons, rings, cylinders - engine oil.

Camshaft lobes, bottoms of lifters - ARP thread lube.

Lifter bores - engine oil.

 

k thanks i ment camshaft lobe haha.. but do i just put the engine oil around the piston then dip the rings in and put some lightly around the cylinders?

 

Couple different methods I've seen used - the coffee can method, where you fill a coffee can with oil, then dip the piston/rod assembly in, which pretty much covers everything (rings, skirt, wrist pin - the works), then oil up the walls and install.

I just take the oil can and run it around the rings and skirt and give it a good coat, then rub it around with my hand. Still oil the cyl. walls.

My personal preference for assembly lube on motors that are going to be sitting for a prolonged period of time is Redline assembly lube. That stuff seems to do a decent job on rust prevention and it sticks to surfaces well. Just a suggestion.