Read into it a bit more. Going to leave the break-in oil for 500 miles and heat cycle it a bit more. Gives me time to adjust the lifters and cold idle speed some.
..and clean the darn engine bay after slinging oil everywhere when I'm adjusting the lifters..
I was thinking about starting a "break-in for dummies" thread. Not meaning to hijack the thread, but maybe there's more suggestions for gbauer. Here's what's on the questions that I want to put in here...
1) assembly lube (gbauer's listed one)
2) oil for break in (1 qt CAM + 4 qts regular oil)
3) break-in: 20 minutes at 2,000 RPM.
4) Run another 500 miles, re-adjust the valves, check head bolt torque (that's a problem for lump-port, isn't it?).
5) Change the oil. What's your favorite oil and filter? Difference between used engine with gunk in it versus cleaned and rebuilt with new seals? I've always liked Amsoil, but was based on 30 year old experiences.
