Ok I've got a fresh build engine here. I am wondering if its going to be a problem for me to start the engine up to make sure the carb is tuned right, and the timing is right without the car being broke in yet?

I need to make sure everything is in working order before taking it out and breaking it in, so any info would be very valuable! Thanks alot!

Oh yah, how do you bleed fuel lines?

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what is there about the car to break in? if you're worried about the car run the engine and don't move the car untill you have the carb and timing set.

 

The engine is brand new. Everything in it. So it needs to be broken in (rings need to seat).

thanks!

 

Id just get it running decent then take it out and break it in.

 

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oh hey look at that! what did the poster mean about the oil reference is incorect? Also my engine is flat tappet, so I would need to run it for a half hour above 1500 RPM. Makes sense.

cheers and thanks much for the reply!

 

Yes you got that right you need to be sure you have every thing correct and ready to go when you fire that baby up.. So have the timing light ready when she fires.. Good Luck..

 

ya no joke. How long does it usually take to get an engine all timed and everything?

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The SG rating is out of date. It's up to SL now.

An arguement could also be made for using straight-weight oil instead of multi-viscosity for break-in. Notice they aren't specific about the oil to use until they get to the part where you start driving it.

 

so what oil is best for break in viscosity and otherwise?

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If it has oil you're okay. Just don't use synthetics until several thousand miles has passed.

The only thing that really needs to be 'broken in' is the cam. Run the engine above 2000 rpm for 30 minutes and vary the engine speed now and then. The cam should already has break-in lube applied. You should change the oil and filter after the initial 30 minute startup to get rid of the lube and make sure you don't have metal chunks in the oil.

The rings are already seated before you hit the road. You're best off to drive pretty easy for the first 500 miles. Stop and go traffic is best so the engine load and speed varies.