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Re: I GOT MY ST!!!!
- Subject: Re: I GOT MY ST!!!!
- From: Otterboy <jong@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 15:37:23 -0800 (PST)
>>>>> "David" == David Arnett <DArnett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
David> There is no real answer. The first few miles are most
David> critical. The engine components' metallurgical structural
David> properties change with each heat cycle, becoming stronger
David> with more cycles while breaking in. That is another reason
David> why it is not wise to hot rod a new engine. I have no idea
David> how many cycles are needed before each additional heat cycle
David> has a negligible effect. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
David> Just stop often and let it cool down for a few minutes. That
David> is also the idea behind varying your speed, it keeps those
David> temps going up and down like a yo-yo. And of coarse, your
David> bearings, valvetrain, tranny, pistons, liners, I can go on
David> and on, tires, etc, all need to wear in, which will produce
David> higher than normal temperatures, so no need to add additional
David> strains to the new motor. Be safe.
This makes good sense to me, I've always been good about breaking
new engines in with varying speed (driving everyone behind me nuts!),
but hadn't heard about the stopping and starting and cycling the heat
level in the engine. It makes sense to me, thanks!
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- -jong
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