Originally Posted by
dct147
Hi folks,
Got a question
After breaking in an engine am I suppose to eliminate the feel of piston rubbing the sleeve when I turn the flywheel?
I used an entire gallon breaking in with engine peaking ( for the last 4 tanks) with running temperatures around 200 but I'm still getting the metal to metal feel. Did I just screw my engine up?
Did u check it when the engine was hot ?
Tip I was given was immediately after running on the bench remove plug and feel for pinch. If the piston pinches on the way up and down (ie double pinch) it needs more on the bench, if it's a single pinch at TDC get it on track. As someone else mentioned, you feel it want to go and richens up when its ready. Heat up to 80-100c prior to starting and don't run WOT with a rich top, you'll hurt your crank, rod and rear bearing.