ORIGINAL: loughbd
QUOT?? What does that mean?
I seem to remember that the original question was how do you break in a RINGED engine.
Let's re-cap:
It is about breaking in ringed engines.
FBD and W. Robbinson both gave good reasons why it's not necessary to run a ringed engine excessively rich for extended periods of time.
You claimed that you are breaking your engines in according to the engine manuals, and you insinuated that people who don't break the engines in according to the manual are stupid.
So, I quoted 3 different engine manuals to make my point that the manuals aren't written in the best interest of good engine performance. Rather, the manuals are written to cover the manufacturer from warranty claims.
It simply is not true that ringed engines need an excessively rich or prolonged break, as both you and the manufacturers suggest. By claiming to break your engines in according to the manuals, you are endorsing the practice of an extended break in period. But, I seriously doubt that your really reading the manuals. Your remarks were only meant to inflame and stir the proverbial pot.
So, I took it upon myself to discredit your remarks--which BTW, I did very well-- in the interest of promoting the techniques described by FBD and W. Robbinson.
Are you still confused? Go back and read the thread from the beginning and let me know if further explanation is necessary.