<VV> Cast Iron Rings Break-In

[Byron Comp]

Item One: 
I've had my 110 running a couple times now, but still up on jack stands. That should change tomorrow, if all goes well in finalizing the repair to the leaking sender unit. Bear in mind that along with the valve job and other "inside work" being done, there are also new valve covers, exhaust "logs", and all new exhaust system on this engine. Noting that, it is smoking very badly right now, especially on the pass. side; thus only running it for very brief periods in the narrow shop. When and for what should I be concerned when I'm able to get it out and actually drive it.
 
Item Two:
The rebuild included CI rings, same as were taken off. I'm not going to begin driving this car on a routine basis or for any longish trips anytime soon - it goes back to the body shop for the finish paint job next - so what do you suggest I do as for break-in routine? The body shop is about 30 miles from my work shop and I'll be driving it there for about the first "cruise", but w/o a windshield. It may be as much as a month before I get it back and be able to drive it again. Does any of this sound like a problem for "break-in"?
 
Byron Comp
'64 Monza Vert
Gainesville, FL
 
>Message: 1
>Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 07:30:59 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Michael Kovacs <kovacsmj at sbcglobal.net>
>Subject: Re: <VV> Piston Rings
>To: Harry Smith <harrysmith1957 at gmail.com>
>Cc: VV <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Message-ID: <304428.98038.qm at web82004.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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>As long as everything every thing else is done properly, including the break in 
>phase, the cast rings engine should last for a long time. I never gave thought 
>to what type of rings were original equipment for Corvairs, but my '69 winter 
>beater has 175,000 miles on it and never overhauled. Still a strong running 
>engine with no oil burning problems.
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>MIKE KOVACS
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