breaking in rebuilt engine

[michaeli84]

what is the max rpm i can go on a motor that has been rebuilt? somebody told me 3000 and someone else told me 2500 which one is it ita a 140 mercruiser drive is alfa 1 i took it in the bay and i didnt go over 3000 and now my friend is saying i shouldnt have went over 2500 if thats the case is that bad the guy who i bought the motor from said he didnt know he wasnt sure so if someone knows that would be great. also should i plane out at 2500 rpms or that depends on the setup prop etc.

 

[Bondo]

Re: breaking in rebuilt engine

ita a 140 mercruiser drive is alfa 1

Ayuh,.... 4200/ 4600rpms....


Have you ever heard of a Period,..?? How about a Paragraph,..??

 

[Don S]

Re: breaking in rebuilt engine

i took it in the bay and i didnt go over 3000 and now my friend is saying i shouldnt have went over 2500

Rule one. Don't listen to that friend. He has no clue what he is talkiing about.

What year is this 140 Mercruiser?

 

[flargin]

Re: breaking in rebuilt engine

the manuals have break in procedures for new motors. mine indicated to stay under 3/4 throttle for the first 10 hours, and try to stay above 1500 where safe.