Christopher,
>My machinist told me something similar. However, he >said to use
>non-detergent 30wt for the break-in, not hi-po oil, as >most contain
>detergent. Jarrid mentions the cam break-in, which I >think is what
>your machinist is referring to in not letting the RPM >get too low. My
>machinist also said to only use water in the cooling >system during
>break-in because it's less likely to leak than coolant. >>Don't know if
>>that's right or not. I was also reminded to change >the oil & filter
>after 500 miles to get the assembly lube out of the >system.
I dont buy it.
I would use coolant to prevent corrosion, if you have a leak you want to
know about it early.
>Jarrid, are you saying to set the timing at 15 deg BTDC >while it idles
>ar 2500? I think that's what you meant.
Yes, setting the timing to -15 at 2000-2500 is about correct and will give
you about -8 at 800 RPM.
Cam break in is very important, even moreso then the
cycle driving on the freeway, which breaks in the rings.
The cam will go flat if run too hard before its breakin.
Jarrid Gross
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