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chrispy1971gtx
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Engine Break-in......


I hate to use "break-in" when firing up a new motor....who come up with that term?

Anyways, it won't be long before I fire up my 440-6 A12 motor and I have a few questions.

The motor is the original and was rebuilt/balanced wayyy back in 1985 and never touched since. I pulled everything down to a shortblock, refreshening the heads with SS valves, springs, retainers, and I have a Bob K camshaft. Other than a pertronix ign. and fire core wires, the rest of the motor is bone stock and even has the original carbs redone by Harms Auto.

What do I need for the break in as far as lubricant? Do I need something better than the general white moly grease? My intentions were to use Brad Penn oil, but should I still add a bottle of ZDD?

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Chris
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FATA12
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That is what I did... Brad penn with a gm break
in lube..

Good luck..
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DaveDudek
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I usually run Rotella 15w-40 with the ZDDplus for the 1st oil change, after that Brand Penn with the ZDDplus. emoticon

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Greg Gessler
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I would definetly add a bottle of ZDDPlus for "break-in" and then every oil change.

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