"Dry engine" first start
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"Dry engine" first start
Hi Everyone!!
I have had two opposite opinions to the matter of starting my newly rebuilt in-line 6 i just finished putting back in my 2000 xj....
One person said i should buy special oil and an oil additive for the first firing, and that I had to try to turn the engine a few times before firing it up...
the other, said no need for any of that, your opinions and are appreciated, this is my firs rebuild, Thanks!!
I have had two opposite opinions to the matter of starting my newly rebuilt in-line 6 i just finished putting back in my 2000 xj....
One person said i should buy special oil and an oil additive for the first firing, and that I had to try to turn the engine a few times before firing it up...
the other, said no need for any of that, your opinions and are appreciated, this is my firs rebuild, Thanks!!
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A place called motor tech in new bedford, they didnt say anything when i picked it up, i guess i should give them a call to get thier take on it.. thanks
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I would call the shop, most places will "prime" the oil with a drill to get the oil at the desired pressure for a couple min so the engine is coated.
But deff call them and ask!
But deff call them and ask!
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I've been told to hold the RPM's up too to break the cam in. Might want to ask about that, as i've heard it from several different sources but i don't have any first hand knowledge about it.
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CompCams has a cam break-in procedure on their website.
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Thanks for the advise, she is purring!!!!
and yes, its in new bedford mass... i guess thats a good rating...
and they did it for 1500 including all parts (pistions gaskets.. everything...)
and yes, its in new bedford mass... i guess thats a good rating...
and they did it for 1500 including all parts (pistions gaskets.. everything...)
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