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Post by haulinballs88 on Aug 6, 2010 22:08:29 GMT -5
putting first built together on tuesday.... i just need to know a proper way to break in a new motor, what oil, ect., or if its even necessary for a chevette, crate motor,decked head,318 lazer, holley 350.
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Post by hydroli on Aug 6, 2010 22:12:03 GMT -5
If you can find a zinc additive, put it in first. It is the ingredient that keeps engine with direct contact valve train from damaging while breaking in. They removed it from most automotive oils for environmental issues, but you can still buy it as an additive.
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Post by lucky21 on Aug 6, 2010 22:14:55 GMT -5
i always just run straight 30 in it for about two races nights then switch to whatever oil. never had motor probs.
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Post by boosted79 on Aug 7, 2010 8:26:26 GMT -5
valvoline vr1 racing oil has zinc in it and is the only one that you can still get at part stores and comes in 10w30 to 20w50 but diesel oil and a zinc additive has never failed me, I will follow the cam manufacturers info on breaking in there cam or go by crane cams info if i dont have any to follow. I will also pack the oil pump full of Vaseline first to insure i have oil pressure as soon as you hit that key and it just breaks down in the oil and goes away. really easy to break in an engine if you put it together well. Hell if you did it right you could just about hole shot the d**n thing right after a warm up but that doesn't give you enough time to listen for problems and find leaks so just take your time
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Post by haulinballs88 on Aug 7, 2010 19:11:46 GMT -5
thanks guys, imma give it a go tuesday, the cam and head are used but the block is supposedly brand new, what should i do for the pistons...i cant really get out on the road with it but i have a gigantic yard.
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Post by rad15E on Aug 7, 2010 19:37:58 GMT -5
do a couple heat cycles on it and its good to go
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Post by haulinballs88 on Aug 8, 2010 17:41:14 GMT -5
alrighty....if anyone races at moler, check out the black and green 6...see if i screwed up or not....
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Post by haulinballs88 on Aug 12, 2010 12:18:51 GMT -5
should i do anything special during my first hot laps or heat races?
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