Ditto. I also retorqued the head after running in the
cam. Frank Clarici also told me "don't be wuss -
drive the hell out of it." From previous experience,
I preferred the more conventional method Mike
detailed. Also try not to keep it at a constant RPM
for long periods of time.
--- Mike Gigante <mikeg@vicnet.net.au> wrote:
> You have a new cam right?
>
> So, 1/2 hours at 2-3000 rpm in neutral (i.e. no
> load) to bed in
> the cam/lifters.
>
> Then drive it keeping it under 3500 or so with a
> mixture of load
> /no load. Do this for a few hours then change oil
> and
> filter.
>
> You can keep revs to 5000 for 500 miles if you like.
>
> If you plan to run synthetic oil, dont do so until
> the next
> oil change (say 500 miles)
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Andy Webster <trunkie@hotmail.com>
> To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, 3 September 1999 17:55
> Subject: running in tips
>
>
> > Hi list,
> > Does anyone have any tips on the right way to run
> in a fresh 1100?
> > Andy
> >
> >
>
>
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