22-09-2018, 11:31 PM
Hello all,
this may have been touched on before but I would like to have some discussion on the best way currently to break in the new engine (re-bore, new big ends, bearings, valves, guides, etc.) so that the best performance can be had from the reconditioned engine.
Break in oil is now a favored method of helping to bed things in and the initial first uses of the engine are said to be best if the car is taken out and driven under load fairly vigorously (without thrashing it) so as to help "set" things.
Loads are varied during the initial miles and the car driven about 500 miles to break it in after which the break in oil is changed for the oil of choice, clearances checked, and adjusted as required,head re torqued, timing checked etc. so the car is now ready for its life on the road.
Is this what is now considered to be a good method of running in for our cars? Your thoughts ?
Thanks,
Stephen
this may have been touched on before but I would like to have some discussion on the best way currently to break in the new engine (re-bore, new big ends, bearings, valves, guides, etc.) so that the best performance can be had from the reconditioned engine.
Break in oil is now a favored method of helping to bed things in and the initial first uses of the engine are said to be best if the car is taken out and driven under load fairly vigorously (without thrashing it) so as to help "set" things.
Loads are varied during the initial miles and the car driven about 500 miles to break it in after which the break in oil is changed for the oil of choice, clearances checked, and adjusted as required,head re torqued, timing checked etc. so the car is now ready for its life on the road.
Is this what is now considered to be a good method of running in for our cars? Your thoughts ?
Thanks,
Stephen