need advice on installing dizzy, initial start up, engine break in

[White5.0]

I believe in putting some load on a new engine to help set the rings. Mine was a fresh build so I just started it after filling filter full first.

Besides it's the biggest pia to prime modular engines. You need a pressure container to force oil in from the sending unit. Some have converted bug sprayers and got it to work.

yea that kinda sounds like it sucks to do on a modular ive never really looked into priming the oil on a modular before....ill be doing it on a 302 so it shouldn't be too bad, i just might ruin a drill but o well lol

[MBH]

I believe in putting some load on a new engine to help set the rings.

+1

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

[SonofaBish]

+1

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

x3!!!!

[White5.0]

+1

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

thats a pretty interesting article right there but im not so sure about it. To me, when i read it it kind of sounds like an infomercial...you know, like a "Get ripped abs in 90 days guaranteed!" kind of thing hahah.

Also the examples are for motorcycle engines (although he states in can be applied to all engines)...IMO motorcycle engines are more reliable than a v8. I've seen a street bike burn out, bouncing off the rev limiter till his rear tire blew, which took nearly 5 minutes of just full throttle, all out bouncing it off the rev limiter lol. if i tried that in a mustang im pretty sure i wouldnt be able to drive it anymore haha

i think there is probably a big difference in the way you should break in a small engine that can rev to 16,000 rpm and a bigger engine that can only rev to 6,000 rpm.

But hey, im no engine builder so what do i know? maybe some of the more experienced people can chime in like Tim Rodeheaver or Mike at Wolfpack Speed and let us know what they think on the subject

[wick]

hahaha so you suggest doing it by hand so i dont ruin my drill? thats a good idea

NO no, when the drill starts tolag and kinda stall, you can then change over to a ratchet. The pump will push oil throughout with the simple turn of a ratchet. Thats how I do mine. Works great!!! When using thr drill, you will see how people twist the pump drive to a candy cane like figure in no time.

[White5.0]

NO no, when the drill starts tolag and kinda stall, you can then change over to a ratchet. The pump will push oil throughout with the simple turn of a ratchet. Thats how I do mine. Works great!!! When using thr drill, you will see how people twist the pump drive to a candy cane like figure in no time.

ooooo i see i see