Last year at Oshkosh I picked up a "Engine Care" phamphlet at the Continental booth. Very worthwhile and interesting reading about NOT babying your engine. Don't baby it. Kevin is right.
-------------- Original message -------------- From: "kgassert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Put in mineral oil and take off and run the piss out of it for about an hour until the oil temp stabilizes to break it in. Kevin --- In [email protected], WILLIAM BIGGS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Go to page 3 for break-in oil recommendations > > > http://www.tcmlink.com/pdf2/SIL99-2B.pdf > > Bill > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 10:33:15 -0500Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] OIL FOR A FRESH ENGINE > > > > > > Al - > > Most mechanics and manufacturers recommend a straight mineral oil for the break in period. > > Also, you should consult a good mechanic about operating techniques during break in. > > Jerry E. > > -----Original Message-----From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Albert FloraSent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 10:11 AMTo: ercoupe-techSubject: [ercoupe-tech] OIL FOR A FRESH ENGINE > > > What is the recomended oil for a fresh engine for break in. > It is an C-85-12 with the O-200 STC > > Al Flora > N94748 > (HYR) > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________________ > Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. > http://www.windowslive.com/share.html? ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 >
