<VV> Engine Assembly Lubrication

[BobHelt at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/8/05 11:21:18 AM US Mountain Standard Time, 
khammett at stainlessfab.com writes:

> Bob, I hope you meant at 5K not 50K for those oil changes.  Also some
> recommend running the engine the first time at a certain rpm for an hour or
> so and then change the oil and filter.  What you say on this Bob?  (I think
> it might be in your book the classic corvair)
> 
> Keith Hammett
> 

Hi Keith,
Yes that was a typo . Should have been 3000 to 5000 miles.
Well, yes about the breakin speeds. The question seemed to be centered around 
lubrication and thus I din't cover a suggested breakin procedure. 

I recommend with a new cam, to bring the speed up to around 1500 to 2000 rpm 
and hold it there right after the engine starts. Let it run this way for about 
15 to 20 minutes. If there are problems, shut the engine down, fix the 
problem and resume the run. Then change oil and filter. After that drive the car at 
resonable speeds, less than 3000 rpm, accelerating from 30 to 50 mph 
frequently and then dropping the speed back.
Regards,
Bob Helt