[Shotimes] Re: Engine Break In (WAS: Interesting...porting the intake)

[John Weidenbenner]

It's in the message below.

I wonder why the auto manufactures do not recommend this simple secret to ring
sealing?

John W.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: John Weidenbenner
  To: Ron Childs ; Chris Zap ; SHOtimes
  Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 6:45 PM
  Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re: Engine Break In (WAS: Interesting...porting the
intake)


  I don't understand what those photos mean? A scientific report, not an
infomercial. Isn't he trying to sell a magazine?

  John W.
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Ron Childs
    To: John Weidenbenner ; Chris Zap ; SHOtimes
    Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 11:30 AM
    Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re: Engine Break In (WAS: Interesting...porting
the intake)


    They presented pictures of pistons/rings that were treated equally except
for the different break-in methods. What kind of proof would you be looking
for?

    -Ron Childs


    John Weidenbenner <johnjweid@earthlink.net> wrote:
      The motortune guy offers no proof of his theory. I consider it only an
      opioion without any scientific proof. The atricle is worthless.

      John W.

      ----- Original Message -----
      From: "Chris "Zap""


      > http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
      >
      > Saw this a while ago.... very interesting article on break in for
engines
      of
      > all kinds!
      >
      > ~Chris
      > ----- Original Message -----
      > From: "John Weidenbenner"
      >
      > > What difference does that make? Looser bearings? More or less
      > > sealing/friction of the piston rings? "Bedding" in the engine block
      (like
      > > making the brakes work "better")?
      > >
      > > John W.
      > > ----- Original Message -----
      > > From: "Paul Nimz"
      > >
      > > > I think it is in how the motor is broke in.
      > > >
      > > > Paul Nimz
      > > _______________________________________________
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