<VV> rebuilt engine break in and oil change

[Duane, Jim E.]

Hi Jedd.

I know a lot of people have their own method, but this is what I did.  I followed the advice of "motoman" http://mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm and that of Clark's (sent with my rings).  The motoman advice (a little scary after investing that kind of dough) and the 20W oil from the Clarks tip sheet seem to work just fine.  The 180 doesn't smoke anymore (OH, BTW, our ace Corvair machinist Jack showed me just how little ring tension there was on my old "Total Seal" rings!) and fuel economy has increased from 17-18 to 19-20MPG.

Jim Duane

'66 180 Corsa CVT
Colonial Corvairs
CORSA



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From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Jedd Hebrink
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 10:45 PM
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Subject: <VV> rebuilt engine break in and oil change

I am getting close to finishing the rebuild on my daughter's 66 Monza 110.
This was a complete rebuild - ground crank, new pistons, rings, connecting
rods, bearings, cylinders, etc.  I would appreciate any advice on break in
requirements, especially suggestions on how soon I should change the oil and
filter after first starting the engine.  I am probably a week or so away
from finishing up - depends on how much travel my job requires.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions,
Jedd

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