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trying to start my rebuilt need help

Started by chargerman68, January 12, 2007, 03:36:55 AM

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chargerman68

January 12, 2007, 03:36:55 AM
wondering what a proper break in would be for my 440 rebuilt.im trying to start it but need to know how long and what rpm to run it and when to change out the oil.
1968 CHARGER R/T CLONELOOKING FOR ANOTHER PROJECT 69-70 CHARGER SHELL

histoy

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January 12, 2007, 07:46:36 PM
Cam wear at start-up appears to be the problem with the modern engine oils.   Comp Cams has an additive which helps.  I believe that many people suggest using Rotella T diesel oil to break in the engine.   It still has the zinc that's been removed from the car engine oil.   The other thing that many people suggest, and I do myself, is do not let the engine idle for the first 20 minutes.   Instead run it at 2000 rpm.   After that the cam should not have a problem with worn lobes.   Hope this helps.

Rolling_Thunder

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January 13, 2007, 12:26:19 AM
20 minutes at 2000-2500rpm...    thats what I do to engines at the shop and they never have problems...   
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

chargerman68

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January 14, 2007, 02:46:50 AM
no dash or engine wiring how do i keep an eye of the vitals without gauges?
1968 CHARGER R/T CLONELOOKING FOR ANOTHER PROJECT 69-70 CHARGER SHELL

Chryco Psycho

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January 14, 2007, 12:23:03 PM
Well I would hook up some guages
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