Engine break in oil change
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Cut open the filters and look for excessive wear. If no issues change the oil at your regular # hours. We just change the oil and filters annually and get the oil analyzed annually. Max #hours?....lots of variables but for us is isn't enough $ to look for the edge.
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You can send in an oil analysis
What is your set up flat tappet cam / lifters or a roller set up ?
Most OEM stock Marine or OEM marine reman engines list around the 20 hour mark.
What is your set up flat tappet cam / lifters or a roller set up ?
Most OEM stock Marine or OEM marine reman engines list around the 20 hour mark.