 Cylinder Head Temp Gauge, 20 min. Cam Break-In |
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| d7n7master |
 Apr 28 2004, 09:32 PM
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Gary#  Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 13-March 03 From: The O.C, Ca. Member No.: 421  |
Hi All,
Assuming the rebuilt engine starts & RUNS for the 20 min. required to break-in the cam & lifters... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) what cyl. head temp should I expect to see??? I'll be watching for oil pressure/temp/leaks/UhhhOhhhzzz And if it leaks or murphy shows up and I have to shut it off before the "magic" 20 min. mark: does that mean that the cam & lifters are now toast??? Are there any secrets as to "what" oil I use for first crank? I've always been a Castrol 20w50 kinda guy. So. Cal. driving. A friend recently suggested adding a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil into break-in oil. Stopped me cold. Hadn't heard of that in many years. My dad put that stuff in everything!!! Engines, gas tanks, lawn mowers, parts cleaner... but I always thought it was snake oil. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Thanks, Gary |
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| SpecialK |
Apr 28 2004, 11:56 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797  |
There are some serious 'Old School Motorheads' out here that swear by breaking in a new engine using Marvel Mystery Oil <_< . I actually put some in the gas tank and didn't notice a bit of difference, but then again that was on my Ford Ranger with 180,000+ miles. As for the other question about the cam break-in period, I hope this bumps it up the list so someone qualified can chime in.
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d7n7master Cylinder Head Temp Gauge Apr 28 2004, 09:32 PM
McMark What about hooking a big ass electric motor to the... Apr 29 2004, 02:24 AM Gint QUOTE
dmenche914 Break in of cam/lifters is usually done at fairly ... Apr 29 2004, 12:04 PM
Mark Henry I don't have time to do the pull the rockers b... Apr 29 2004, 02:22 PM |
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