a6t8vw Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 what is the break-in procedure for a gen 1 SBC flat tappet cam motor.. its never been started, and i already primed the oil pump but thats about it. i plan on fire'n it up sometime this weekend thx andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=111381&highlight=break+procedure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Add a bottle of GM EOS to the oil (if you haven't already) and re-prime. Double check to be sure everything is set up so that it will start right away (make sure you coil isn't wired backwards - don't ask...). Have a fire extinguisher handy, as well as some more coolant to top off the radiator. Then, fire it up and bring the rpms up (2500-3000) for 20-30 minutes to ensure the cam lobes wear in. I would then change the oil and "drive it like you stole it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a6t8vw Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=111381&highlight=break+procedure excellent.. thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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