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I would like to know the significance of my rebuilt 454 enging run on a sim machine at the engine building shop ?
I am near the end of getting all the stuff bolted back on and I am wondering, what if anything, I need to do different, in terms of the break-in proceedure ? What was the purpose of them running it on that machine ? I am well informed on the break-in proceedure but not sure if the engine having been run on a sim machine plays a roll.
I am having the shop do the initial start up and timming and will ask them these questions I just want to be informed before hand.
Thanks for reading this and your input.
I am near the end of getting all the stuff bolted back on and I am wondering, what if anything, I need to do different, in terms of the break-in proceedure ? What was the purpose of them running it on that machine ? I am well informed on the break-in proceedure but not sure if the engine having been run on a sim machine plays a roll.
I am having the shop do the initial start up and timming and will ask them these questions I just want to be informed before hand.
Thanks for reading this and your input.
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I am a fan of running a new motor thru a couple of heat cycles making sure to stay under 4500 RPM or so double checking everything, then I change to a synthetic oil and run em like I stole them.
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Not a bad idea to inspect your filter after your first oil change just to make sure there's no unwanted goodies in there. Don't be surprised to see some metal/alum. particles though. It's normal.
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I have acess to rotella oil 40 and 50. It doesnt say 10 w or 15 w just 40 or 50. Which is recomended. I looked for heavy synthetic oil and havent found any yet. i will keep looking. I know I am not to use synthetic for the breakin but would like to use it after. I will keep looking.
I have acess to rotella oil 40 and 50. It doesnt say 10 w or 15 w just 40 or 50. Which is recomended. I looked for heavy synthetic oil and havent found any yet. i will keep looking. I know I am not to use synthetic for the breakin but would like to use it after. I will keep looking.
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You need to break in the flat tappet cam by running the engine at 2000-3000rpms for about 20 mins. Use the 40wt Rotella for break in.
Running it on the dyno/sim will allow you to break in the cam and detect any other possible problems before it goes in the boat.
Running it on the dyno/sim will allow you to break in the cam and detect any other possible problems before it goes in the boat.