I understand his point about synthetic oil. I also know that mineral oil is
what piston powered aircraft use for the first 50 hours or until oil usage is
stable. For that reason, I wonder if he's suggesting using engine mineral oil
for breaking in a new engine.
Original Message:
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From: Peter Macholdt vze2846b@verizon.net
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 21:47:51 -0500
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Break-in oil
Bob,
I believe what Williams is trying to say is don't use synthetic or
semi-synthetic oils for the first 6,000 miles. When he talks about mineral
oil he means petroleum-based motor oil, not the mineral oil that you find in
the drug store.
Peter
'68 TR250
> From: "rmf3860@erols.com" <rmf3860@erols.com>
> Reply-To: "rmf3860@erols.com" <rmf3860@erols.com>
> Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 20:51:57 -0500
> To: "6pack@autox.team.net" <6pack@autox.team.net>
> Cc: "triumphs@autox.team.net" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Break-in oil
>
> Williams' book recommends mineral oil for initial break in of a new engine.
> For those with the book, is he suggesting mineral oil for each of the oil
> changes through 6,000 miles? (see page 94). I really don't think it's clear.,
>
> What have other members used for initial break-in of their rebuilt engines?
> I'm planning ahead; I should have my engine back from the machine shop in a
> week or so.
>
> Thanks
> Bob Fabie
> '75 TR6
>
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