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Breaking in An Engine

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by joey8686, Nov 1, 2020.

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  1. Nov 1, 2020 #1
    joey8686

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    I’m rebuilding my engine right now (cat C15). Does anyone know how to break in an engine without a loaded trailer ? I dropped my trailer at the yard and it’s over 100 miles away........
     
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  3. Nov 1, 2020 #2
    Goodysnap

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    The best way is with a real load. I believe CAT will break in on the Dyno, but at what cost ?......when you can do it yourself. I wouldn't worry about the 100 miles. Get a heavy load and work it.
     
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    magoo68

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    Don’t worry about it too much . Remember when these things were new someone drove them from the factory to dealership bobtail or piggyback .
     
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  5. Nov 1, 2020 #4
    joey8686

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    Thanks for the input. No dyno anywhere near me. I can break it in once I get my trailer, just gotta bobtail to get the trailer and hopefully that doesn’t hurt it any.
     
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    pavrom

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    I drove my truck after rebuilding my cat from SLC to Chicago bobtail . Have 200k miles since , never had an issue
     
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  8. Nov 1, 2020 #6
    joey8686

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    Ok that’s good to know, puts my mind at ease a little.
     
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    CountryBumkin

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    Here's a video on the subject you may like. Start around the 8 minute mark to jump to the meat of the video.

     
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    jamespmack

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    Sound like you have no choice. Just don't let it idle, and change speeds.
     
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    Milr72

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    Drive it like you stole it! :)
     
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  12. Nov 1, 2020 #10
    LameMule

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    Find a long steep grade.
     
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