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Running in, oil
Hi All
Just wanting to get some input on what to use, to break a new engine in with. Id prefer to use something that comes in 20ltr drums as my engine has a 8ltr sump.:D BTW its a 460ci BBC with Merlin2 heads and a solid cam. Any info appreciated!;) Cheers Rob |
I've been told not to use synthetic oil or your rings might not seat.
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Maybe it's just that the guys I know are pretty casual about the whole running in process, but they've always just used something like Castrol R.
I've also heard that synthetic isn't a good option for running in. About your camshaft - is it a roller or flat tappet? If roller - I wouldn't ever use synthetic If FT - depending on your spring pressures, I'd consider taking the valvesprings apart and running in the motor just with the inners. |
Break it in with the kind of oil you are going to use. (don't use synthitic until after engine is broken in if thats your choice).
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You're game Robo, asking this question 'bout your Chevy BB with all these Ford boys around. ;)
Perhaps you should've posted this thread in Bowtie Snakes:p :LOL: Cheers |
You're game Robo, asking this question 'bout your Chevy BB with all these Ford boys around. ;)
Perhaps you should've posted this thread in Bowtie Snakes:p :LOL: Cheers |
Kendall is very high in zinc...high zinc content is recommended for cam break-in
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Seeing that it's a Chubby how about using sand LOL
Mike |
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