That was the red 300Kw job that drove to the track and left on a trailer. Pretty quick for a holden It could drag a GTR up the straights.
Cheers Trev -----Original Message----- From: Greg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 28 November 2001 17:25 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Running in a motor SS Holden, Hrm. I would be careful how you treat her in the first few thousand kms, despite what the manufacturer says and so on. We were watching a new ss holden run around sandown last year sometime, I had looked at his kms, and he only a a bit over 1000kms on him from memory. Took a few laps around the track, and came back in with a tinking noise in his engine like a rod had let go or something. I have also seen another one let go somewhere, but can't remember where. Maybe trev knows. Better safe than sorry I reckon. regards Greg -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Sandejas, Ignacio Sent: Wednesday, 28 November 2001 11:46 AM 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 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
