How would you break in a rebuilt engine??

[LubeDude]

Re: How would you break in a rebuilt engine??

Itll sure be nice when summer gets here!! I think we are loosing it!!! <br /><br />LudeDude

 

[Kenneth Brown]

Re: How would you break in a rebuilt engine??

Djohns- At one time Chevy reccomended that particular product. The new (at that time) small block was using way too much oil and this was there fix.

 

[pjc]

Re: How would you break in a rebuilt engine??

I like snapperbaits<br />

Pistons get a bit of ATF (automatic trans fluid) on the rings when there installed..<br /><br />Plenty of lube on the cam, pushrod ends, ect., usually what ever lube the cam mfg. specs.... No spec, i use Lubriplate...<br /><br />Run at above 1200-1500 rpm for about 30 minutes to get the cam broke in, then, like Flahthead, drive it like you stole it..<br /><br />A few good hard accellerations well into the hi end of the midrange rpm, to help the rings seat... (try explaining that one to the cops) After the first run, re-torque the head bolts (if necessary) and give everything the once over... <br /><br />Keep varying the rpm's for about 500 miles or so..<br /><br />200 miles, change the oil.. then I'l change oil again at 1000 miles...<br /><br />--------------------<br />Sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug.<br />

Comments:<br />* oiling rings w/atf--never tried it--use whater flavor mo I'm using given flavor of the day.<br />*yep-Lubriplate assy. lube<br />*kinda mild run in 2/3 load max--vary the load. <br />* If you really want to know--100-200 miles of mixed driving change oil. Change filter and open filter up to see whats inside.<br />*load the same for short miles, increase varied loads,---and---per above recomendation, run 'er like you--------ahh, sorry,drive crarefuly<br />*change oil and filter and if you really want to see inside disect that filter again.<br /><br />If a couple of filter instections are ok, I just let the Gods of Fate take over.<br /><br />BTW_ another thread here talks about Fram oil filters--I be da convert to AC, etc from now

 

[BRIAN03]

Re: How would you break in a rebuilt engine??

Every engine I have ever rebuilt I let it get temp. And beat it like a redheaded stepchild. I want it to fail right away if its going to blow up. You know the minute they come to life if the are going to live. Its a feeling and probably the noise of the rod knock that gives it away.