Start the motor and run the idle up to about 1800 to 2000 rpm.
Check the
oil pressure immediately and often.
If anything does not sound right STOP!! If all sounds good continue.
Check for leaks
Run the motor at this RPM until the motor comes up to temp and then shut it down
Allow the motor to cool
On the second run you can hook up a timing light and start the motor again.
Set timing
Keep the rpm up around 2000 again. You do not want to idle the motor down until after the motor has run for about 40 minutes or so. The initial run in is actually a fine machining process that you want plenty of
oil for.
Set the timing and allow the motor to come up to operating temp again. Shut it down.
I now pull the valve covers and check the valve train.
Check the
oil
Check the water level
Check the float levels
Retorque intake, water pump,timing cover,oil pan,headers,valve covers,carb.,starter,scatter shield,crank damper,pulleys,etc. (everything)
Remove the oil filter and cut it open to check for anything unusual.
Have fun!!
Brent
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