351w break in problem

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Jul 8, 2003 | 07:01 AM

mikew

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351w break in problem

Well, got my rebuilt 351w started last night. Per edelbrock specs, I brought it up to 2500 rpm for 25-30 minutes. After 15 minutes, It got pretty warm (due to bad fans) and I shut it down. Any suggestions? I'm assuming that I need to run it for another 15 minutes to finishthe cam breakin once I get better fans on it.

Just wanted to check with you guys while I was waiting for ananswer from edelbrock.

Thanks
Mike
'54 F-100
'70 351W, edelbrock intake, cam & carb

Jul 8, 2003 | 05:02 PM

dtpatt2

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351w break in problem

Either that(another 15 minutes) or run it again for the 25-30 minute duration...

Jul 8, 2003 | 05:06 PM

Kemicalburns

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351w break in problem

on break in its common for a motor to run warmer then usual

Jul 10, 2003 | 02:15 PM

1984_355w

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351w break in problem

I always just run strait water in the cooling system for cam break in. Fill you radiator all the way up and after you get it started pull out the drain **** and keeping adding fresh water so it stays at the top of the radiator. Always works good for me!!