Date:         Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:10:28 -0700
Reply-To:     David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         David Kao <dtkao0205@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: 87 Westy Engine/Transmission Replacement
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It will take 3000 miles for the new engine to break in and deliver its
max power it is capable of. Yes, you will feel that it's improving
trip after trip. When the engine is new you can feel a special whining
noise out of the cylinder/piston liners. When fully broken-in that
sound will disappear.

David


--- Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Hi All,

> We'vebeen driving it now for a week. Have adjusted the valves, rechecked
> thetiming, etc. The engine seems to get 'stronger every day'. I have about100
> miles to go to the 300 mile oil change...and then its time to trythe highway!
>
> Ric
>
>
>
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