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Old 06-14-2011 | 10:22 PM
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Default RE: Total amount of time to break in Nitro engine

6stringer, I'd wait for the weekend and do it all at once.

I prefer the Heat Cycle Method and as ImpalaPolice said, just google or youtube search that title. Loads of vids out there showing you exactly what to do.

In addition to the Heat Cycle, I keep the settings on the rich side after a 6 - 7 tank break in for the entire rest of the gallon.

I use Byrons Gen 2 - 30%.

"Total Time" for break in...about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remember to set your piston to bottom dead center as soon as you turn the engine off and let it cool back down.

Restarting a new engine can be problematic at times due to how tight the sleeve (compression) is. Try to heat the cylinder head up with a heat gun / hair dryer before trying to start. Also keep a wide flat head screwdriver with you as you may need to force the fly wheel through its top stroke if the piston gets stuck. If you find it just keeps getting stuck as you're trying to start it, loosen the glow plug out by about a quarter turn. Once it gets running, tighten it back down to wrist tight.

Good luck.