<VV> rebuilt engine break in and oil change

[Michael Kovacs]

Basic info,
 Any good grade 10-30 will do fine providing you properly lubricated the moving surfaces during the rebuild. I'd put a pressure gage directly on the engine to assure adequate pressure. Also prime the engine by spinning the oil pump prior to start up.  
 Othes will chime in with more info..............
 MIKE KOVACS 



----- Original Message ----
From: Jedd Hebrink <jhebrink at anvilcom.com>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 10:45:28 PM
Subject: <VV> rebuilt engine break in and oil change

I am getting close to finishing the rebuild on my daughter's 66 Monza 110.
This was a complete rebuild - ground crank, new pistons, rings, connecting
rods, bearings, cylinders, etc.  I would appreciate any advice on break in
requirements, especially suggestions on how soon I should change the oil and
filter after first starting the engine.  I am probably a week or so away
from finishing up - depends on how much travel my job requires.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions,
Jedd