break in period

silenthunter

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Hello,

Can i do the break in period of a new outboard in a water tank or bucket? or need a boat
Sorry my english is bad.
Thanks a lot.
 

jimmbo

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Re: break in period

You need a boat in order to put the proper load on the engine at various rpms
 

jimmbo

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Re: break in period

Try running in gear at 5000 rpm in a barrel
 

JB

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Re: break in period

"A proper load" means on a boat, on the water, hunter. A water tank cannot simulate that adequately.
 
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