REFLECTOR: ALL FIRED UP

Scott Derrick scott at tnstaafl.net
Fri Aug 20 13:59:54 CDT 2004


>. Also if this is a new engine don't let it run very long below 1000 RPM 
>or the rings won't have enough pressure on them for sealing and you can 
>glaze up the cylinders real fast.  Run it just long enough to check for 
>oil leaks and operation.


This is very good and vital information.

Don't idle your new cylinders, AT ALL.!!!   Just enough to make sure 
nothing is falling off or leaking,  2 or 3 minutes tops....

Then you need to run it at 75%.  to taxi run it at 1600, 1700 and use the 
brakes..

Scott


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