Thread: About to fire up a BBC for break-in, any tips?

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Originally Posted by 69elko

I know about putting it to top dead center and all that. But I recall Denny talking about a method of timing it before you start the engine? Thanks Eric I didn't know you were supposed to prime the engine for that long. Any other good tips?

Yes,if it is a hyd. cam or a solid lift cam dump a can of Comp cam camshaft break in lube a can of GM'S E.O.S. if you can find it.
I would also "prime" the carb to begin with, then say about 20 hail Mary's!!.
I was just kidding about the hail Mary's.