Merc 4 stroke break in genaric question

[MakingWaves]

For an optimal break in would it be more advantageous to have a full load (gear, gas and maybe even full live wells) vs a lighter load or doesn't it make a difference. Thx. Steve

[Mcjenson]

I don't think its a big deal as long as the procedure if followed correctly. Gotta think, this engine could be a going on a heavy ocean center console or on a speedboat, break in is going to be the same regardless of weight.

[5keepers2]

I went with a full load including livewells full. Make it work hard to seat the rings!

[Another Distraction]

This is a great question and I'll be curious to how the pro's answer it. On the big Florida forum they say break it in like you stole it or it'll "make oil".

[MakingWaves]

I went with a full load including livewells full. Make it work hard to seat the rings!

That's what I planned on. Thx

[EuropeanAM]

Really not going to be a problem either way, as long as the procedure is followed precisely. See the FAQ Section at the top of this forum, as there are a couple added details you may want to consider.

[Dusti114]

Going to piggy back off the original post. My new motor should be here in a week or so. I have a hydraulic jack plate on my boat, during the break in process should the jack plate be all the way down?

[EuropeanAM]

Going to piggy back off the original post. My new motor should be here in a week or so. I have a hydraulic jack plate on my boat, during the break in process should the jack plate be all the way down?

Just as a reminder- we do have a "one engine per post/thread" policy: See Announcements at the top of the Forum for info.

It is not necessary to run your jackplate "all the way down"- engine height should be set at normal/optimum level, and follow the instructions found in the FAQ Section (as well as Owner's Manual).