Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 11:12:05 -0600
Reply-To: John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From: John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject: Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
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More on Engine Break-in.
I took another look (I've been there before) at Bob Donalds Description
of engine break-in. The only place that I have questions about in his
procedure is about grade of engine oil used for break-in. Straight 30 WT
vs 10W30. Other than that, I think he is right on all the way. And he
may also be right on about his break-in procedures regarding the grade
of oil as well. I just know what I have been taught, and I understand
the logic of it. That is not to say that for WBX's Bob's approach is
incorrect. Just different from my own experience, and his experience may
dictate to him that the multi-grade oil is the way to go. And he does
specify that multi-grade oil for the engines he builds. So, while I do
question the why of the oil grade, I do support the fact that as the
re-builder he should be and is in his rights to specify the grade of oil
put in the engines he rebuilds. And if a buyer and installer doesn't do
it his way, it may very well and should void any warranty. After all, he
bears the responsibility of satisfying any warranty claims after the
fact. And any time spent having to rework a failed engine under warranty
is a financial loss to him, and the financial side of things is what it
is all about. So it behooves him to have it right the first time when he
specifies a certain grade oil as break-in oil
Regards,
John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
Frank Condelli wrote:
>In a message dated 21/01/2004 8:45:31 AM Eastern Standard Time,
>jh_rodgers@bellsouth.net writes:
>
>Why are you using a multi-grade oil for break in on a new engine??
>
>Because that's what Bob recommended.
>Cheers,
>
>Frank Condelli
>Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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