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Engine Break-In (289) ?
By Greg Clarke - 10/08/2002 9:21:13 AM; IP 209.217.115.86
Hello,

Well....I have about 500 miles on my rebuilt 289 and I just have a quick question about the break-in period.

Basically, I can swear on a stack of bibles that the engine had more "snot" when I first picked it up and now it seems to be a lot flatter on the power curve.

The manifold did take a good tightening and I noticed a bit of an improvement after that.

But my question is this, Will the heads take a tightening? And the valve train (hydraulic)?
I have noticed a lot of ticking and tapping comming from my valve train lately.

Yes, I have been putting the car through the hoops but nothing to wild.

Let me know your thoughts....I appreciate your feedback and comments??

Thanks, Greg.
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