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Break-in Recommendations
10-05-2008, 14:32
Post: #6
Break-in Recommendations
Thanks Scott.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, tX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman"
<scottforman75@...> wrote:
>
> My mechanic friend always says, "The best way to drive a 2-cycle
> Detroit is with both feet planted firmly on the floor."
>
> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
> Memphis
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Leroy Eckert
> wrote:
> >
> > My Detroit Service Manual states that after major work the engine
> shall be placed on a Dyno under various loads. It also is very clear
> that temperatures be monitored so as not to over heat the engine.
> Since that is not possible, I suggest you monitor temperatures
> closely on the return trip. It will get plenty of work from Canada to
> TX so you will not be able to baby it. I always ran in engines on
> aircraft and cars at full power. Don't personally know about a 8v92
> but consider it in a boat. They are always under power. so what else
> could you do. So I would guess you drive it like you stole it. But
> then again, I am spending your money.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors
> > Dahlonega, GA
> > Royale Conversion
> > Purchased my coach with about 8K miles on an in frame. I have never
> babied it.
> >
> > --- On Sun, 10/5/08, ronmarabito2002 wrote:
> > From: ronmarabito2002
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Break-in Recommendations
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Sunday, October 5, 2008, 3:54 PM
> >
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> > Hi guys and gals:
> >
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> > Anyone have recommendations of break-in of 8V92 after an in-frame
> >
> > rebuild? Official or un-official?
> >
> >
> >
> > R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
> >
> > Coach broken in Calgary, AB
> >
>
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Messages In This Thread
Break-in Recommendations - ronmarabito2002 - 10-05-2008, 07:54
Break-in Recommendations - Leroy Eckert - 10-05-2008, 13:15
Break-in Recommendations - Scott Forman - 10-05-2008, 14:14
Break-in Recommendations - Rob Robinson - 10-05-2008, 14:18
Break-in Recommendations - ronmarabito2002 - 10-05-2008, 14:31
Break-in Recommendations - ronmarabito2002 - 10-05-2008 14:32
Break-in Recommendations - ronmarabito2002 - 10-05-2008, 14:34
Break-in Recommendations - Gregory OConnor - 10-05-2008, 14:58
Break-in Recommendations - mrkane1952 - 10-05-2008, 16:07
Break-in Recommendations - Stephen Birtles - 10-05-2008, 16:51
Break-in Recommendations - ronmarabito2002 - 10-06-2008, 10:33
Break-in Recommendations - ronmarabito2002 - 10-06-2008, 10:38
Break-in Recommendations - Bob Lawrence - 10-06-2008, 12:03
Break-in Recommendations - Gregory OConnor - 10-07-2008, 16:30



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