I have been watching this thread closely as I am about to execute my first time start up in the next couple of days (I have been hoping that for a week now) Now, as far as my prep for for initial startup I have used the comp cams lube they provide on my cam, a 282S solid lifter magnum series, we have removed the inner springs for lower spring pressure until after breakin, we have pre oiled a couple of times and will do so again just before firing, Valvoline 10-40 cold is showing 100 psi.
This discussion really has me thinking, what else should I do as a precautionary measure to insure this beast stays healthy? Is EOS needed this early? This first
oil charge is going to get dumped after the first 30 minutes anyway and then the motor is going to be sitting around for the next few months while the car gets built.
Upon completion of the car, another motor run in, under load this time, and yet another
oil change after a couple of hours on the road.
When does the EOS supplement start and when should it end, if at all?
I have rebuilt my fair share of solid lifter motors using nothing more than assemble lube without any problems, but I have never tricked one out the way I have this FE (a side oiler).
I've got way too much cash in this thing to skimp on proper lubrication/addatives, and I am not planning on wiping a lobe, SO..................please share your thoughts, I'm all ears.
Mark
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