new exhaust heat riser ?

[Llay R. Rac]

I'm putting in a brand new exhaust manifold on my 65 292, i am wondering should I lube the heat riser shaft before i install the manifolds?
I am thinking i could do a better lube with the manifold on the bench.
but I am also thinking why gunk up the shaft with grease until it does stick and needs lube?
what would you do?

[geezer#99]

It doesn't get lube.
Exhaust heat would bake any grease you use.

[YoungPup1977]

Use the wiggle method...wiggle it every now and than to keep it from sticking....

[Llay R. Rac]

thanks, no lube and occasional wiggle sounds like the best plan.

[geezer#99]

Every time you run your motor it will wiggle itself. LOL!!
You should be able to hear it rattling when you blip the throttle.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Llay R. Rac

thanks, no lube and occasional wiggle sounds like the best plan.

I had to do the Break Free method. haha

[DieselSJ]

Some dry graphite wouldn't hurt.