- Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:58 pm
#289559
ill tell you what i did and it worked and as far as i know my motor has 15k on it and still runs great but if something blows up its not my fault lol
i started it and let it idle for aproximitly 1-2 mins then i drove it untill it got up to temperature then shut it off and let it cool completly and then took it out again till it was up to temp then i changed the oil filter and the oil .
i used non detergent oil for the first 25-50 miles then after that use your preffered oil.
to break in the rings you need to give it rpms but very gently and very consistant .
example: take off in first gear bring the rpms up to 4k but very slowly and easy on the throttle then go to second and do the same then go to third and when you reach say 55-65 in third let off the gas and let it slow itself down alomst to a stop and repeat this process untill it gets up to temp.
then let it cool off COMPLETLY then do this again 2-3 times and change the oil and filter.
take it easy for the first 300 miles try not to stay at a consistant speed for the first 300 miles.
also try not to let it idle for a long time more than a few mins is not good for new bearings .
you basically dont want to keep it at the same rpm for a very long time .
give it throttle (not more than 50%) and go threw the gears up and down .
back pressure is very important when breaking in a motor .
also when you first start the motor it is going to smoke this is normal the rings havnt seated yet .
if after the first run/drive it still smokes then your not giving it enough back pressure.
letting it slow itself down doesnt have to be in just third gear too you can bring the rpms up in any gar then let itself slow down in any gear as long you give it back pressure you willl be good
its very hard to drive it this way but its the only way that actually works as far as im concerned.
hope this helps
and i have tried breaking in motors the take it easy way and they dont last as long and will smoke much sooner than they should
