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Subject:Re: Engine break in
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Wed, 27 Nov 2002 05:59:56 EST

In a message dated 11/26/2002 9:52:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> I would not use 20-50!  You will see really high oil pressure and it won't
> flow as fast as it should.  Talk to Boston Bob.  He says 10-30 only!
> 

       That's right !  I'm up to using 10w40 now with 1200 km on my Boston 
Bob's Big Valve 2.1 Rebuild.  Leaving for PA this morning and Thanksgiving 
with my Family near Pittsburgh, so that should get the engine broken in.  
I'll have a report when I get back.

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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