RE: Running in a motor

[Wisniewski, Daniel (D.)]

Title: RE: Running in a motor

I work at Ford in engine assembly in Geelong, we run the engines for 3 mins on a no load dyno to check oil pressure etc, then they are sent to Broadmeadows for fitment in the cars.  In Broadmeadows cars are run straight off the line onto a chassis dyno for a couple of minutes to check that all sensors etc, are working then the cars are driven to the holding yard, then onto trucks to the dealers.  The dealer will then take the car for a quick thrash before you pick it up.  You would be a fool for thinking that a new mass produced engine is the same as one purpose built for racing because the same care is not taken when it comes to cleaning componets such as blocks, so be careful with what you do to the engine before the first oil change.

 

Dan

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, 28 November 2001 5:25 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Running in a motor

Nah, I doubt it.  They run them off the line, put a bit of fuel in them, start them up, if they go, then they get driven out to the yard and that's about it.  If they don't start, which a lot don't, they put them to the side where they have a team of mechanics there to work out what went wrong.

 

Greg

-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rowe, Adam
Sent: Wednesday, 28 November 2001 11:53 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: Running in a motor

Havn't they already completed a run-in procedure at the factory, before you even get it?  Or at least a partial one?

-----Original Message-----
From:   Sandejas, Ignacio [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent:   28/11/2001 10:46
To:     '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Subject:        RE: Running in a motor

Thanks for that, but the main thing I should have mentioned is that it is a
new engine (SS Commodore) just want to run her in right...

Thanks
Iggy Sandejas
Sydney Aust
Datsun 1600 FJ20t




-----Original Message-----
From: Fergy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 8:59 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Running in a motor




Iggy,

There a a number of myths regarding the running in of
a rebuilt engine ( as opposed to a new factory engine)

The only component in an engine that needs to be
"bedded in" are the rings. This is usually acheived by
"semi labouring" (NOT pinging) the engine in 3rd gear
up a steep incline. This forces the rings against the
walls of the cylinder and they take up the shape more
quickly.

Vary the engine speed  i.e. Dont sit on the same speed
for long periods of time. Some rebuilders also suggest
"running in" oil and changing it after approx 500Km.

Hope this helps

Regards

Bruce

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