Break in of built engine

[bigrpowr]

i say operating temp, then baby it for 10,000 miles or more, varying rpm. LOL

 

[B585Ford]

i say operating temp, then baby it for 10,000 miles or more, varying rpm. LOL

I have seen you use that method many times and it obviously works for you.

 

[bigrpowr]

I have seen you use that method many times and it obviously works for you.

trying a new method out right now, will report back when it breaks. LOL

 

[Dzchey21]

When everyone says load .. This is just stop and go traffic no cruising? I'm putting mine tg this week and have been wondering the same about breaking it in

More or less I mean drive it like normal. Short higher power bursts are OK.

I would not try and turn 4500 rpm right away but I Def wouldn't let it idle much either

 

[groove]

Good stuff here guys. I will be firing my fresh build up shortly as well. First diesel build, so I can appreciate everyone's thoughts and input.

 

[stroker 6.4]

So is Stop and go better than a hwy trip?

 

[sootie]

So is Stop and go better than a hwy trip?

yes. varying rpms is key

 

[stroker 6.4]

Got it thanks!

 

[Doodie]

When we build my 7.3L, Garmon's let it idle for 10 mins, changed the oil and then we drove on the interstate and power braked it.

 

[BFT]

you guys are wimps!!! pin it to win it!!


Generally the only thing i do is let it idle for a few minutes and check for leaks, let it get up to temp under a light load, check for leaks again... and then beat the *** out of it LOL

The engine thats in my reg cab got built, and put on a dyno less than 30 min after it ran.

Same thing we do with truck engines here, they get on the FULL load dyno right after they are rebuilt. Rings will seat no matter what.

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