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raybhotrod · 12-18-2013, 01:42 PM

I have a completely rebuilt 406 ford fe It has 3 carbs on it I would like to break it in w/ 1 carb do u think it will run too lean its an orig ford 3 carb set up w/ holly carbs.
Thanks Ray

LOWRIDER · 12-18-2013, 02:03 PM

The 406 3x2 engine is set up with progressive linkage so as long as you keep your foot out of it, it will run on just the center carb. Make all your idle mixture & idle speed adjustments on the center carb.

ford3 · 12-18-2013, 05:03 PM

pull all spark plugs and turn engine over with the starter till you have oil pressure, or if you have the tool to prime it manually with a electric drill use it till you have oil pressure reading

Ole Don · 12-18-2013, 05:26 PM

Make sure you have the correct motor oil in it, then follow instructions of Ford3.

streetdreams · 12-18-2013, 08:17 PM

Add a full bottle of Lucas ZDDP to the oil for breakin or you risk wiping a cam lobe or lifter. Use a good brand of oil also. Not that crappy s**t those morons on Gas Monkey used to ruin a fresh motor.

TedEaton · 12-19-2013, 05:01 PM

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Make sure the carbs are fresh and in good condition. Just one carb flooding will wash the cylinders and inhibit what could normally be an easy break-in for the rings and pistons. The factory Holley 3X2 carbs are jetted correctly from the factory so having the proper fuel mixture available is not a problem assuming all three carbs are properly set in regards to idle speed and fuel mixture screws.

12-18-2013, 01:42 PM	#1
raybhotrod Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: great neck NY Posts: 9	new engine start-up I have a completely rebuilt 406 ford fe It has 3 carbs on it I would like to break it in w/ 1 carb do u think it will run too lean its an orig ford 3 carb set up w/ holly carbs. Thanks Ray

12-18-2013, 02:03 PM	#2
LOWRIDER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingman Az. 86409 Posts: 419	Re: new engine start-up The 406 3x2 engine is set up with progressive linkage so as long as you keep your foot out of it, it will run on just the center carb. Make all your idle mixture & idle speed adjustments on the center carb. __________________ Dan Kingman Az. 86409

12-18-2013, 05:03 PM	#3
ford3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oroville calif. Posts: 1,453	Re: new engine start-up pull all spark plugs and turn engine over with the starter till you have oil pressure, or if you have the tool to prime it manually with a electric drill use it till you have oil pressure reading

12-18-2013, 05:26 PM	#4
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: new engine start-up Make sure you have the correct motor oil in it, then follow instructions of Ford3.

12-18-2013, 08:17 PM	#5
streetdreams Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Howell, Michigan, USA, The Peoples Slightly Overspent Demodependancy of Michigan Posts: 638	Re: new engine start-up Add a full bottle of Lucas ZDDP to the oil for breakin or you risk wiping a cam lobe or lifter. Use a good brand of oil also. Not that crappy s**t those morons on Gas Monkey used to ruin a fresh motor.

12-19-2013, 05:01 PM	#6
TedEaton Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Central Texas Posts: 155	Re: new engine start-up Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Make sure the carbs are fresh and in good condition. Just one carb flooding will wash the cylinders and inhibit what could normally be an easy break-in for the rings and pistons. The factory Holley 3X2 carbs are jetted correctly from the factory so having the proper fuel mixture available is not a problem assuming all three carbs are properly set in regards to idle speed and fuel mixture screws.