<VV> rebuilt engine break in and oil change

[Charles Cromwell]

Bryan
I would use a distributor shaft in a drill, and pump the oil pressure up
thru the distributor hole. Before trying to start it. 
If you installed a new cam be sure to use new cam lube on the lobes.
After your iniutial run and you change the oil. Be sure to change the filter.
Chuck
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--- On Wed, 7/16/08, Bryan Blackwell <bryan at skiblack.com> wrote:

> From: Bryan Blackwell <bryan at skiblack.com>
> Subject: Re: <VV> rebuilt engine break in and oil change
> To: "Jedd Hebrink" <jhebrink at anvilcom.com>
> Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 1:13 PM
> Sooner or later I'm planning on breaking in a new
> engine, so here's  
> what I have in mind:
> 
>   - Fill with non-Synth SJ or equivalent (not SM
> "starburst") oil.
>   - Prime carbs.  If electric pump, check for leaks now.
>   - Prime oil pump and turn engine through two revolutions
> with oil  
> pressure.
>   - Install distributor and static time (I want the engine
> to fire  
> immediately).
>   - If engine does not fire within a few cranks, stop and
> figure out  
> why.
>   - Start engine and run at 2000 RPM for 30 minutes.  Note
> any problems.
>   - Shut off engine, fix leaks or other noted issues.
>   - Start engine, check timing, drive gently to warm up
> engine.   
> Drive to break in area.
>   - Break rings in with a series of full throttle runs over
> 15  
> minutes or so.  Do not exceed 4500 RPM.
>   - Drive home, allow engine to cool somewhat, and change
> oil while  
> still warm.
>   - First 1000 miles, vary speed and load.  Keep RPM under
> 4500.
>   - After 1000 miles, change the oil.  Then drive as usual.
> 
> I expect the initial break in sequence to take most of a
> day.  Also,  
> a partner may be helpful, there's a lot to keep track
> of and some  
> things that really require more than two hands.
> 
> Comments?
> 
> Bryan Blackwell bryan at skiblack.com
> http://autoxer.skiblack.com/
>    Corvairs: '61 Lakewood, '64 Greenbrier, '65
> Corsa, '66 Corsa
>    '69 Road Runner, '97 Ford F-150, '99 Neon
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> about it?"
> 
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