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J Franklin · 06-13-2015, 09:07 PM

My engine when newly rebuilt was real tight and I would start it and drive around the block and then let it cool down and did this about 5-6 times before I ever took it out for a short drive. It took a while to fully break in. keep changing the speed and don't let it lug or over-rev. Remember that a hot starter needs more battery getting to it to do its job. Do you have double aught (00) cable to the starter? that is the best to get the starter revving!

06-13-2015, 09:07 PM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,587	Re: Tight engine UPDATE My engine when newly rebuilt was real tight and I would start it and drive around the block and then let it cool down and did this about 5-6 times before I ever took it out for a short drive. It took a while to fully break in. keep changing the speed and don't let it lug or over-rev. Remember that a hot starter needs more battery getting to it to do its job. Do you have double aught (00) cable to the starter? that is the best to get the starter revving!