breaking in the motor

93GTDIN · 06-19-2002, 11:30 PM

how necessary is it to break in a motor with a hydraulic and roller lifters/rockers? I've heard its an absolute must on non-roller motors, but is it necessary on a custom built motor with all roller parts?

tireburner163 · 06-19-2002, 11:45 PM

yes........................short and sweet

PKRWUD · 06-20-2002, 03:43 AM

Is it necessary to chew your food if you've got dentures?

Unless you want to choke!

There is more to an engine than the camshaft and lifters, and it all needs to be broken in.

Don't choke.

Take care,
-Chris

cyberstang5.0 · 06-20-2002, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD
Is it necessary to chew your food if you've got dentures?

Unless you want to choke!

There is more to an engine than the camshaft and lifters, and it all needs to be broken in.

Don't choke.

Take care,
-Chris

Good way of putting it

RPM427 · 06-20-2002, 07:42 AM

If you put 500 miles of easy driving on it (with conventional oil in the pan) then change the oil, the engine will be broken in.

Rick 91GT · 06-20-2002, 11:15 AM

You should also make sure the rpms are varied, don't cruise at the same mph in the same rpm. The cam and bearings needs to be broken in before it is driven, you need to let it idle at 2000 or a little higher for 10-15mins, then I suggest changing the oil.

RPM427 · 06-20-2002, 02:31 PM

Rick 91GT, is your site down? the link is not working.

06-19-2002, 11:30 PM	#1
93GTDIN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Live music capital of the world, TX Posts: 324	breaking in the motor how necessary is it to break in a motor with a hydraulic and roller lifters/rockers? I've heard its an absolute must on non-roller motors, but is it necessary on a custom built motor with all roller parts? __________________ 96 Cobra - a bit too stock. 14.0 @ 101

06-19-2002, 11:45 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	yes........................short and sweet __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

06-20-2002, 03:43 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Is it necessary to chew your food if you've got dentures? Unless you want to choke! There is more to an engine than the camshaft and lifters, and it all needs to be broken in. Don't choke. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

06-20-2002, 07:42 AM	#5
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	If you put 500 miles of easy driving on it (with conventional oil in the pan) then change the oil, the engine will be broken in. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

06-20-2002, 11:15 AM	#6
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	You should also make sure the rpms are varied, don't cruise at the same mph in the same rpm. The cam and bearings needs to be broken in before it is driven, you need to let it idle at 2000 or a little higher for 10-15mins, then I suggest changing the oil. __________________ *D/R 10108 NMRA Drag Radial, 25.5 chassis, F1R* *Check out RNH Performance Performance Engines and Custom Fabrication.* *From Mild to Wild we can build what you want, when you want it.* FOR SALE Stainless Steel Torque Box Supports

06-20-2002, 02:31 PM	#7
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Rick 91GT, is your site down? the link is not working. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

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