Matthew, when I broke in air cooled engines, the book that i used to rebuild
them said to run the engine for about 10 minutes at higher RMP. That was to
help set the lifters, etc.  After that it said to be gently on it for a
while and change the oil frequently, as you mentioned.

-Matthew
84
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bulley [SMTP:gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 1999 3:25 AM
> To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Re: Recommended Breakin method for new engine
>
> Vary the revs and load on the motor while keeping both at less than 70% of
> maximum. NO Jack-rabbit starts, high revs, low-speed lugging,
> long-sustained trips at the same speed for hours. Just varied medium duty.
> Don't baby it / don't punish it.
>
> After about 500 miles, change the oil, have the timing checked, and drive
> it however you want.
>
> G. Matthew Bulley
> Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
> www.bulley-hewlett.com
> Cary, NC USA
> 888.468.4880 tollfree
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Gregor Brandt [SMTP:gbrandt@RUBICON.NET]
> Sent:   Tuesday, May 18, 1999 12:18 PM
> To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject:        Recommended Breakin method for new engine
>
> I'm getting a rebuilt Wasserboxer in my '84 Westy (1.9l).  What kind of
> driving practices are recommended for the break in period?  With the
> Canadian long weekend coming up I would love to take it on the highway.
>
> Gregor
> '84 Westy