break in period

silenthunter · Jul 17, 2012

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 · Jul 17, 2012

Re: break in period

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

silenthunter · Jul 17, 2012

Re: break in period

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

What is the load diference between boat transom and a water tank
thanks

jimmbo · Jul 17, 2012

Re: break in period

Try running in gear at 5000 rpm in a barrel

silenthunter · Jul 18, 2012

Re: break in period

jimmbo said:
Try running in gear at 5000 rpm in a barrel

5000 rpm fot break in period?
with a 9.9 hp

JB · Jul 18, 2012

Re: break in period

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