| RE:Engine is done, now it runs, what next? |
Subject: RE:Engine is done, now it runs, what next? by TimAT on 2008/2/26 2:06:49 FWIW, jake266 has the idea. when you load an new engine (and I don't mean killer load) the forces on the pistons/rings help clean the oil from the cylinder walls. Then when you back it down under load, it washes oil back onto the cylinders. Sort of a wet-dry-wet-dry effect. Helps the rings seat. Watch the temp and oil gauges, look for leaks and enjoy. The GM steel shim gaskets AND the Fel-Pro blue head gaskets do not need to be retorqued. Doing so will invite problems. |
