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Lugnutz65 · 11-15-2021, 08:15 PM

I’ll certainly post a follow up.

So what comes next? Seriously! What do I do next?
I’ve heard the break in oil can’t be used for another engine break in. Yes, I have another one to break in.
Oil pressure was terrific. Temp stayed 195-200*. No major leaks. I did order a new water pump though.
So I’m thinking next steps are . . . .
Drain fluids
Look for oil in the coolant
Look for coolant in the oil
Inspect spark plugs
Bore scope the cylinders to look for issues.
Pull the rocker covers and inspect

Should I reset the valves?
Remember, be nice. This is my first new engine and I didn’t grow up around anyone mechanical.

11-15-2021, 08:15 PM	#10
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,926	Re: My 283 build. I’ll certainly post a follow up. So what comes next? Seriously! What do I do next? I’ve heard the break in oil can’t be used for another engine break in. Yes, I have another one to break in. Oil pressure was terrific. Temp stayed 195-200*. No major leaks. I did order a new water pump though. So I’m thinking next steps are . . . . Drain fluids Look for oil in the coolant Look for coolant in the oil Inspect spark plugs Bore scope the cylinders to look for issues. Pull the rocker covers and inspect Should I reset the valves? Remember, be nice. This is my first new engine and I didn’t grow up around anyone mechanical. __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.