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1. opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: Mike Rivers <beatlemikey@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 18:11:40 -0700 (PDT)
I now have 107 miles on my new 1275 in my Midget. The idle is smoothing out and seems to be loosening up. The plugs are a light tan and the temp runs between 180-190 degrees. Now, I am wondering how
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00775.html (6,859 bytes)

2. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:22:38 -0400
Drive it as you would normally from day one. Babying it for X number of miles may build a ridge on the top of the cylinders. Once you rev it up, the pistons expand, hit that ridge and snap off the to
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00776.html (6,309 bytes)

3. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: "Larry B. Macy, Ph.D." <macy@bbl.med.upenn.edu>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 08:49:16 -0400
My sentiments exactly. Drive it like you would every day, stole it or Larry -- Larry B. Macy, Ph.D. macy@bbl.med.upenn.edu System Administrator/Manager Neuropsychiatry Section Department of Psychiatr
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00777.html (8,693 bytes)

4. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 10:48:21 -0500
Drive it like you stole it from Frank, and he and the Family are after you.
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00780.html (7,627 bytes)

5. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:19:45 GMT
according to the books, steady state revs. (as in limited access highway cruise) is not conducive to break-in and is to be avoided. While it normally takes many, many miles to build a "ridge" on the
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00785.html (10,067 bytes)

6. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: "K. Valentine" <kevin@valentinephoto.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:02:54 -0400
If he and the family are after you, DON'T even try to use the starter ;) Kevin V.
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00786.html (7,981 bytes)

7. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 16:16:32 -0400
Not of it was done right the first time. Ask any racer how long they break in a fresh engine? 1st lap? -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00793.html (8,179 bytes)

8. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:55:41 -0500
Yeah, the A-series engine is about one generation ahead of a tractor motor. They are pretty tough. Racers don't expect 50,000 miles from a motor, though. However, on a tight budget, they do reuse man
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00799.html (8,628 bytes)

9. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: Bob Van Kirk <racerbob70@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:02:34 -0700 (PDT)
Franks right about this! After the usual 20 min break in for the cam, then retorqueing the head and checking valve lash, we get on the track and after a lap or so for a good warm up of fluids, give
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00801.html (8,864 bytes)

10. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: "Guy R Day" <grday@btinternet.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:08:19 +0100
And how long do they expect it to last? Guy R Day
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00802.html (9,009 bytes)

11. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: "Robert E. Shlafer" <pilotrob@webtv.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:47:51 GMT
racing "clearances" are normally greater and such engines are built on the loose side while they are normally "freshened" or rebuilt far more often in time/miles then street types. Just part of the
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00804.html (9,409 bytes)

12. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: "David Lieb" <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 18:36:51 -0500
I gotta agree with da Cap'n on this one. If you want longevity, break it in. If you want an excuse to pull it apart and try a different cam, drive it like Frank. My 1987 Duster was retired with 235,0
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00805.html (8,811 bytes)

13. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:34:44 -0400
It sure will be interesting if it takes him all winter. It should take a weekend at best. 6 hrs if you did it once before. But there again, if he's paying for carb spindles to be installed, nevermind
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00809.html (8,763 bytes)

14. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:40:14 -0400
My current engine was rebuilt and broke in on the garage floor for 20 minutes back in 1997. I drive all over the place and most places are 3 hours from home on average and I drive it at 80 mph when i
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00810.html (9,112 bytes)

15. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:53:07 -0500
It's a 3000, it'll take him all winter to save up enough money for the parts.
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00811.html (8,149 bytes)

16. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:55:44 -0500
That'll teach you to buy a s*itfire.
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00812.html (8,011 bytes)

17. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:47:07 -0400
Yeah I know, and I won't own a Spitfidget either. -- Frank Clarici Toms River, NJ
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00814.html (8,038 bytes)

18. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: derf <derf247@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:11:51 -0500
Spitfidgets can be converted back from the dark side.
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00815.html (7,844 bytes)

19. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: Bob Kitterer <bkitterer@mac.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:41:55 -0700
Just my two cents. I have always preferred the break-in as outlined by Cap'n Bob. The biggest thing I can say for it is in the 46 years I have had the car I have yet to bore a cylinder or turn a cran
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00818.html (8,718 bytes)

20. Re: opinions on break-in (score: 1)
Author: Bob Kitterer <bkitterer@mac.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:46:05 -0700
True Frank, But they rebuild engines every one to three races. Also I believe that they build them on the loose side so that it only takes a lap to do the break in. Just stirring up the pot. . Bob Ki
/html/spridgets/2006-08/msg00820.html (7,984 bytes)

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