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Rebuilt engine break in

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Old 08-09-2013 | 07:51 AM
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Rebuilt engine break in

I'm getting my engine back into the truck after a rebuild next week and I'm wondering what the best way to break it in is. I've heard both drive easy for awhile and load it up and go. I know on the bigger trucks after an overhaul they just go right back to work so, does that apply to the 5.9? Thanks.
Old 08-09-2013 | 10:06 AM
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You'll get different replies and opinions-- so without saying anyone is right or wrong...

About the first 50-75 miles take it easy to allow a general seating of things then load it up and work it hard to set the rings and you're good to go. This has worked for me.
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