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  1. #1
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    rebuild break-in Quest

    Do I follow the manual or is there a better way?

    E225STLE

    Manual states double oil for first 10 hours
    first 10 min: fast idle only
    next 50 min: nothing over 3500 RPM and vary RPM every 15 min
    2nd hour: 3/4 throttle mostly, WOT burst for up to 2 min then back to 3/4 throttle
    next 8 hours avoid WOT for long periods, vary spped every 15 min

    Is this still legit after 25 years?

  2. New England Forum Moderator twitch's Avatar
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    That’s how I did my rebuild when I had it done and boy it was torture lol
    1990 374V Ranger Still kickin' bass after all these years

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    Quote Originally Posted by twitch View Post
    That’s how I did my rebuild when I had it done and boy it was torture lol
    Yep,,why would you not follow the manual?

    Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill !!

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    Because its 25 years old

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bassbuster95 View Post
    Because its 25 years old
    Still the same for the older motors....unless you have/heard of a different way.

    Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill !!