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Old 06-24-2015, 05:31 PM
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How long until first oil change after breaking in engine? Engine is being broken-in in boat not on dyno
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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.
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I would change at 10 hrs.. Really how much is an oil change gonna cost ya.

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I never run more a than a couple hours myself
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