running in new /rebuilt engine/top and boottom end

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running in new /rebuilt engine/top and boottom end

Post by dnf daly » 05 Aug 2008, 23:23

whats the best way?
warm up cool down a few times
gentle run
what next and how long for?
road only
road /gentle off road?

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Re: running in new /rebuilt engine/top and boottom end

Post by fallenmikethebike » 06 Aug 2008, 18:28

IMO this is best achieved as a mixture of all types of going , but gently and at quiet times on the road , use the choke to richen the mixture occasionally ,and when throttling back after extended continuous road work ie double carriage ways ect .
Gradually increasing the acceleration rate , do NOT add extra oil , this weakens the mixture , they do seem to run hotter during this crucial break in period ,so make sure cooling system is working correctly .
A gentle and sympathetic run in is normally rewarded by a sweet sounding engine that gives a long and trouble free life .
Regards Mike
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Re: running in new /rebuilt engine/top and boottom end

Post by dnf daly » 06 Aug 2008, 20:20

[quote="fallenmikethebike"]IMO this is best achieved as a mixture of all types of going , but gently and at quiet times on the road , use the choke to richen the mixture occasionally ,and when throttling back after extended continuous road work ie double carriage ways ect .
Gradually increasing the acceleration rate , do NOT add extra oil , this weakens the mixture , they do seem to run hotter during this crucial break in period ,so make sure cooling system is working correctly .
A gentle and sympathetic run in is normally rewarded by a sweet sounding engine that gives a long and trouble free life .
Regards Mike[/quote]

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