Hello Again Glen; Rather than toss this out for thoughts and comments, you should be strictly adhering to Continental's published break in procedure, whether or not you personally agree or disagree. The only modification that I would make to that procedure if the engine were mine, would be if the cylinder manufacturer modified Continental's paper and added something of their own. The Continental procedure should be available on their website. You'll love the feel of a new powerplant! Keep us posted.
Al DeMarzo Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page - Free and Easy http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Glen Davis To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 9:38 PM Subject: [ercoupe-tech] engine break in Gang (especially the sharp engine guys) My Ercoupe is just about ready to fly after a complete rebuild. It has a freshly overhauled C-85 hanging on the nose. With a fresh overhaul, most recommendations I have heard are to spend as little time as possible on the ground with the engine running. Rather, get the run-up done as quickly as possible, give it full throttle on the take off roll and leave it there for at least 45 minutes to get the rings to seat. First question: Do you agree with this procedure? Now, as my aircraft has been disassembled into small pieces and over the past year completely rebuilt, I would feel much better if I did a high speed taxi....shut done and check everything. Then a couple of lift offs to 20 feet and set down, shut down and check everything. Finally, a real take off and fly for 45 minutes. Second question: Do you think this procedure of start, stop, start stop with throttle on, throttle off, throttle on, throttle off, prior to the first real flight will be detrimental to a good and successful break-in? Thanks Glen Glen Davis 917 297 1111 www.ishootpictures.com www.ercoupepilot.com
