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

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Originally Posted by 30-A Rider

Thnkas for the explanation Erik. I made the mistaske of pumping my lifters on my first small block build when I was 18..lucky for me nothing catastrophic happened. Always appretiate detailed explantions. Many on here listn and appretiate it.

Sometimes,I come off as a smart a$$ but I don't want to see people make mistakes that they can prevent.

The only lifter I have seen that recomends filling the lifter with fluid first is Rhodes lifters ,they are a fast bleed lifter ,meaning they will not pump up untill 3000 rpm is reached or there abouts.It takes very little force to depress the lifter cup when fully pumped up with oil,the rhodes lifters.
I will second the never ever pump up a regular lifter.