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Old 03-01-2026, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Formulajones View Post
I don't know of that being a thing at all. When I break in a flat tappet I run it for a straight 20-30 minutes and it's done. Drop the oil and put fresh break in oil back in and drive the car.

Only reason you would stop the cam break in process short is if you have a problem but if all your ducks are in a row that shouldnt be necessary.

There are probably a few that have timing out of whack and it's running hot, don't have a fan setup or a system with good airflow while the car is sitting still. Who knows. They need to be better prepared. Those are probably the examples your hearing about
I’ve seen a few dyno engine break in videos where they were using intervals …. I’d never heard of it. And I reached out to butler a little while ago asking about their opinion on oil restriction on a HR and they said they prefer .020 pushrods. I don’t plan on using any restrictions on the build I have going on now.
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