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widbyj · 05-28-2011, 10:23 AM

^Correct - I bought one of those a while back, no problems. As with any PROPERLY rebuilt engine it has 'assembly lube' on all of the wearing surfaces to protect it on initial startup. Mine even already had some oil in it and the filter in place, just as pictured.

Most important - BREAK IT IN PROPERLY for best life expectancy. There are many recommendations out there (google can be your friend), as I recall the engine came with no real directions. Basically just don't be harsh to it and vary RPMs/speed for the first half-hour or so, checking often for any possible leaks or problems. Then run the heck out of it to the 200 mile mark, about one tank of gas. Change to a good oil, preferably synthetic, and you are all set to go...

05-28-2011, 10:23 AM	#3
widbyj GL Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central WA Posts: 302	^Correct - I bought one of those a while back, no problems. As with any PROPERLY rebuilt engine it has 'assembly lube' on all of the wearing surfaces to protect it on initial startup. Mine even already had some oil in it and the filter in place, just as pictured. Most important - BREAK IT IN PROPERLY for best life expectancy. There are many recommendations out there (google can be your friend), as I recall the engine came with no real directions. Basically just don't be harsh to it and vary RPMs/speed for the first half-hour or so, checking often for any possible leaks or problems. Then run the heck out of it to the 200 mile mark, about one tank of gas. Change to a good oil, preferably synthetic, and you are all set to go...