I was really happy with the results I got by doing this The engine left with virtually no blow by Since everybody thought it was such a bad idea I guess I will keep the rest to myself

I guess that I'm a little late to the show. IMO running it w/o water would allow the bores to be egg shaped. The thin side would egg and the thick side would stay put.

I understand the reasoning behind having the engine up to temperature for break in.

I think and I could be wrong.......I'd turn up my hot water heater and use the hot water to get the engine warmed up. Maybe even w/o a fan. Could use a spray of cool water to hose down the Radiator which would allow you to maintain a reasonable temperature of 200ish.

This way the bores would bee the same temperature and wont egg.
Thats how I would do it anyway.

Well I'm not taking it back apart to check and see if they are round or not


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