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Re: engine break-in

To: brooks@belcotech.com, Triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: engine break-in
From: Chip19474@aol.com
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 09:23:23 EDT
Jack,

My vote is to follow the break-in strategy that has worked so well for you.  
I haven't had too many new american cars and only two new LBCs in my auto 
career.  Despite the relaxed break-in requirements for newer american cars 
(better tolerances & lighter - better oils I suppose), I've always followed 
the more cautious break-in plan as you have.....my daughter's Pontiac has 
over 130,000 miles - no engine work - 1/2 qt "used" every 3,000 miles.....the 
"old" Chevy had 136,000 miles when I sold it....my (purchased new) 1970 MGB 
had 106,000 miles when I sold it (no engine problems)....

Good luck,

Chip

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