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long69 · 01-18-2009, 09:38 PM

nothing new to contribute other than don't freak over your break period or lack there of. everyone has there own idea as to how to break in an engine. as far as the loud banging and not wanting to drive it, drain the oil and checks for chips,(try and have the drain plug as low as possible put your pinky in and feel). if you find any then its time to bend over. if your oil is clean i wouldn't be afraid to drive it real short distances.

01-18-2009, 09:38 PM	#22
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	Re: Freshly rebuilt 350 burning oil and tappet noise. nothing new to contribute other than don't freak over your break period or lack there of. everyone has there own idea as to how to break in an engine. as far as the loud banging and not wanting to drive it, drain the oil and checks for chips,(try and have the drain plug as low as possible put your pinky in and feel). if you find any then its time to bend over. if your oil is clean i wouldn't be afraid to drive it real short distances.