Date:         Tue, 18 Mar 2003 17:31:43 -0800
Reply-To:     Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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From:         Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
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Subject:      Re: no oil pressure, new engine, need help!
Comments: To: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
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Stan Wilder wrote:

> I'm sure that there are many scientific explanations for the 20 minute
> break-in but I've build a fair number of engines and you'd be surprised
> how much iron comes out with the first oil and filter change.
> It just stands to reason that if its in your recycling barrel it isn't
> still in your engine eating your engine bearings.
>
> Stan Wilder


2k/20minutes comes from the cam builders. That speed is to ensure that
the lifters receive adequate lubrication. After 20 minutes, the cam and
lifter faces have bedded to one another.

Break it in like you're going to drive it.

Jim

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