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| | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,684 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,684 | I recently had an inline six rebuilt and was told to put a couple hundred miles of normal driving (including high speed driving) on the break in before changing the oil again. Engine now has 1000+ miles on it and runs perfectly with no smoke or burning.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
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~ BD.
"You won't find me in an old folks home" Pioneer Florida Cracker
1958 Apache Stepside
1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel
1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,471 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,471 | Congratulations. Now the fun begins!
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,350 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 1,350 | I would suggest following BC59's recommendation. I am struggling to get my rings seated (different engine but piston ring sealing is important to all engines). | | | | | Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,953 | It`ll be fine. Just looking for all avenues.
Last edited by Guitplayer; 08/31/2026 2:34 PM.
~ BD.
"You won't find me in an old folks home" Pioneer Florida Cracker
1958 Apache Stepside
1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel
1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,953 | 35 minutes at 2000 rpm`s. Since then I've been taking short trips. 10 -20 miles at a time. 55 mph and 45 mph. Some speeds at 65mph.
No stops for 5miles. Lucky I have some steep hills to climb in 1st and 2nd. Same to decelerate in 2nd.
I`ll soon finish the 100-120 mile initial with the Penn Grade break- in oil. Drain and fill with SAE-30 and Lucas zinc. Additive.
500miles then and after SAE-30.
~ BD.
"You won't find me in an old folks home" Pioneer Florida Cracker
1958 Apache Stepside
1958 Apache 1/2 ton Panel
1959 Apache 1/2 ton Panel
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