hey every one i got new rings on my piston and i just wanted to know if i have to run a 16:1 mixture again to break them in. also do i need to take it easy on it and not push it too hard?, i only changed the rings not the piston. thanks
new ring on my piston, do i need to break in?
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Nah...I believe the break-in mix is more for a brand new setup. I never have gone into break-in mode after top-end replacement. You WILL however notice a power increase as time goes by as the new ring seats in the cylinder. ALSO: go 20:1 when you DO break-in; 16:1 is too much oil.
Once the engine is broken in the first time, I don't bother adjusting oil ratio again when rebuilding unless the entire top end is replaced. I just stick with my normal 40:1.
