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Old 09-27-2006 | 10:13 AM
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Default RE: First-timer question on my experiences breaking in engine

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Never try to run any engine without some kind of load on the crankshaft, such as a flywheel or a prop.
A flywheel isn't really a load on the engine except when it's accelerating because the flywheel's inertia will slow down the rate of acceleration. It'll still peak out like a shaft run (which will loosen the screws holding the front end and split the disc valve on an old K&B 40 pylon engine....ask me how I know ).