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> You know, all through this thread on which oil to use for break-in, I have
>been
> thinking about the fact that when an aircraft piston engine gets overhauled,
>you
> break it in for the first 25 hours or so with "straight mineral oil". I
>can't
> tell you what exactly is different about mineral oil, or why it is used, only
> that it is. Any A&P's on the list who can explain?
>
> For you Scott, being local, you should be able to find it at local airport
> shops, i.e., "The Airport Shoppe" at Palo Alto airport at the end of
> Embarcadero, if you're so inclined.
There's also one at Reid Hillview.
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