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Old 03-30-2009, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jpz_67
I still break them in the old school way. To some it is not proper but I have excellent results using my method. I just follow the RB method plus a few things I have mixed in. I first heat the motor to over 200 degrees with a heat gun, prime it, fire it up, and let it idle one tank at a rich setting. After that I just drive it real easy on the track, with mild rich settings, just taking it nice and smooth. I always heat the motor up with a heat gun during break in to preserve the con. rod and crank pin, as I keep putting fuel through the motor I gradually lean the mixture and keep introducing more throttle. It takes time and usually a full gallon or more before it is fully broke in but it pays off. I have p5 with 11 gallons and it still runs strong and reliable.
Thats pretty much my plan with this engine..hopefully this weekend.
Everything on the engine,clutch,flywheel the whole 9 yards is new this go round.
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