engine rebuilt finally finished now what!!!???

[firefighter_637]

ok i just got done completely rebuilding my engine and here is what i did

rebuilt head
new racing rings
new racing main and rod bearings
new oil pump
new water pump
new t belt
new b shaft elim kit
new fidanza flywheel
new act 2600 clutch
all new gaskets
new 4 layer metal head gasket
new arp head bolts
new bigger hole lifters

and that is everything that is new i think, anyway i need input on what to do for my first start up like priming it or whatever, what oil and how to perfectly break it in this is my first rebuild so im a little nervous thanks!!!!

 

[evolvingGS-t]

Break-in is easy. Just change the oil & filter @ 500 miles then 1000 miles there after.

 

[Quasimondo]

Found these on google:

http://www.rpmrons.com/enginestartup.html
http://www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles/engnbrkn.htm

These aren't DSM specific engines that were built, but the principles are the same for before you start it up, what to do during the first 30 minutes and proper break in.

BTW, did you ask the shop who built your engine about fresh engine startup procedures?

 

[firefighter_637]

BTW, did you ask the shop who built your engine about fresh engine startup procedures?

my buddy did all the rebuilding he is a certified mechanic so i guess he would know

 

[firefighter_637]

ok i think i got it as far as start up and break in but what oil should i use for the first circularion through 5w-30???? im planning on using royal purple 10w-30 once the car is broken in

 

[firefighter_637]

anyone???

 

[GeneralChaos]

everyone always told me not to use synthetic for the first batch of oil because it may not remove peices of metal as easy as a non synthetic.

You might want to put some research into this before trying it though.