break in time... - Page 2

Craig K. · 03-07-2006, 05:42 PM

I'll run it for a few minutes to get timing set and minimal carb setting and to burb the cooling system after it gets to full temp (water) I'll shut it down and check for leaks etc..
After it cools (to under 100 atleast) I will take it for a drive and as stated by Coupe and others, very the rpms and load.
I like to run them on the highway during off hours, that way I don't have a lot of stop/go time.
After about 30-60 minutes of this I will drive back home and change the oil and filter, then drive it normal, but not excessively hard for 500 miles and change the filter and oil again.

On my race engines I will take it easy for 10 laps or so (again very the RPM and load), then change oil/filter, then beat the crap out of it!!!

Disney Lincoln · 03-08-2006, 12:13 AM

I run them through a heat cycle, then run em pretty hard, then change oil and run the snot out of em. My junk aint broke yet!

snakebit95 · 03-08-2006, 07:43 PM

The last (2) engines I have assembled, I started them......set the timing......let them idle for 5-10 minutes to make sure everything sounded good and to watch oil pressure / water temperature. Then I took them for a 15-20 minute drive under light-to-moderate load / RPM's. Drain / inspect the oil and cut the filter open. If all looks good (which is has both times), I let it RIPP!! The only problem I have every experienced is with my cheap CHINA-made Ford Motorsport water-neck leaking. I finally milled the gasket surface completely flat to resolve the problem.

Wayne

One_live95 · 03-09-2006, 01:00 AM

nice to see you on here man.......

good advice...

jason

snakebit95 · 03-09-2006, 05:02 AM

Thanks Jason!! Glad you gave me the link. Looks like a great bunch hanging-out here.

One_live95 · 03-10-2006, 11:27 PM

now maybe i can see your car at one of the meets. check out the track day in may.

jason

03-07-2006, 05:42 PM	#11
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: break in time... I'll run it for a few minutes to get timing set and minimal carb setting and to burb the cooling system after it gets to full temp (water) I'll shut it down and check for leaks etc.. After it cools (to under 100 atleast) I will take it for a drive and as stated by Coupe and others, very the rpms and load. I like to run them on the highway during off hours, that way I don't have a lot of stop/go time. After about 30-60 minutes of this I will drive back home and change the oil and filter, then drive it normal, but not excessively hard for 500 miles and change the filter and oil again. On my race engines I will take it easy for 10 laps or so (again very the RPM and load), then change oil/filter, then beat the crap out of it!!! __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

03-08-2006, 12:13 AM	#12
Disney Lincoln Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 290	Re: break in time... I run them through a heat cycle, then run em pretty hard, then change oil and run the snot out of em. My junk aint broke yet!

03-08-2006, 07:43 PM	#13
snakebit95 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 21	Re: break in time... The last (2) engines I have assembled, I started them......set the timing......let them idle for 5-10 minutes to make sure everything sounded good and to watch oil pressure / water temperature. Then I took them for a 15-20 minute drive under light-to-moderate load / RPM's. Drain / inspect the oil and cut the filter open. If all looks good (which is has both times), I let it RIPP!! The only problem I have every experienced is with my cheap CHINA-made Ford Motorsport water-neck leaking. I finally milled the gasket surface completely flat to resolve the problem. Wayne

03-09-2006, 01:00 AM	#14
One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	Re: break in time... nice to see you on here man....... good advice... jason

03-09-2006, 05:02 AM	#15
snakebit95 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 21	Re: break in time... Thanks Jason!! Glad you gave me the link. Looks like a great bunch hanging-out here.

03-10-2006, 11:27 PM	#16
One_live95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dothan Posts: 617	Re: break in time... now maybe i can see your car at one of the meets. check out the track day in may. jason