[TR] Starting a dry engine advice sought

[Rye Livingston]

I agree with Randall's comments.  The only potential minor change is my local British mechanic advised me to shoot WD40 in the cylinders as it will lube it, but is light enough that it will burn off quickly for bedding in the rings.  Lots of different opinions, bottom line put some sort of oil in there.

I've run both the Valvoline racing oil with ZDDP, and also bought Brad Penn 20-50 with ZDDP via Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TPB3ZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For breaking in my engine I used Redline Break-In oil with zinc, but ONLY half the bottle per the directions.
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Line-Engine-Break-Oil/dp/B002INKQD8/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1536245855&sr=1-1&keywords=Redline+Break+In+Oil+Zinc+Additive+16oz


Good luck,
 
Rye
PH: 530-FIND-RYE

On Sep 06, 2018, at 02:55 AM, Randall <tr3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:

IMO you want one of the "high ZDDP" oils; or else a "break-in additive"
containing ZDDP. My choice would be Valvoline VR1 "racing" oil. 10W30
should be fine, but 20W50 will work too.

Once the sump is full, I would pull the plugs and give each cylinder a shot
of oil through the plug hole; then spin the engine with the starter (plugs
still out) until the oil pressure gauge starts to move. Then put the plugs
in and start it.

Once it fires off, check for obvious leaks then run at a fast idle
(1500-2000 rpm) for 15-20 minutes. Keep an eye on the temp gauge, don't let
it overheat. An electric fan in front of the radiator might help. If
necessary, you can shut it off and let it cool, then restart and finish the
cam break-in.

-- Randall 

Im hoping to start it today. There's no oil in it and I'm
about ready to go to Autozone for some more. ISTO REmember
that a good grade of 20w50 is probly what I want to aim
for,but, I wonder if 10w30 might be better for a dry engine.
If you want me to start with a thinner oil and after 10
minutes of run time, change out to 20w50 I can do that to.
Maybe a cdhange of oil filter is advisable too.


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