Broke my engine in, it was too lean (vacuum leak)any damage?
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04/21/16 01:18 AM
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Broke in my rebuild 383 with a 650 Edelbrock. It ran a little warm during break-in but never actually overheated, it was close though. I noticed today that the rear plug wasn't in the carb so I had a large vacuum leak. Did I do any short-term/long-term damage breaking it in that lean??
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Re: Broke my engine in, it was too lean (vacuum leak)any damage?
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Not a problem, no different than having a PCV hooked up...
Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street
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Re: Broke my engine in, it was too lean (vacuum leak)any damage?
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it likely will be buggin you till you get something concrete to wrap your mind around. I'd pull the plug to replicate it again & shoot the ex manifolds & see how hot they get (just me my OCD would not be at peace till I did SOMETHING!)
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Re: Broke my engine in, it was too lean (vacuum leak)any damage?
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What Dog said, I'd do a compression test (& a leakdown test) just to have some numbers for a future reference baseline (& the C test would give you a DCR indicator)
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Re: Broke my engine in, it was too lean (vacuum leak)any damage?
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It IS different from having a PCV valve hooked up, the valve closes at high vacuum, an open hole doesn't.
True but it shouldnt close all the way... I get your point. So his leak is a little bigger. Bottom line is he has nothing to worry about. Don't let Moparts scare you. I'm surprised someone hasn't already recommended taking it back apart...
Now I need to pin those needles, got to feel that heat Hear my motor screamin while I'm tearin up the street
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Re: Broke my engine in, it was too lean (vacuum leak)any damage?
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Yeah really, and convert to a volt meter, mini starter, electronic ignition, 11X3 rear brakes, etc. LOL.
The engine will be fine, washing it down with too rich a mixture is what causes problems, especially on a new engine.
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Re: Broke my engine in, it was too lean (vacuum leak)any damage?
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If it ain't broke don't fix it and don't go looking for trouble if it isd running good and has no outward sign of damage.
Clean it, if it's Dirty. Oil it, if it Squeaks.
But: Don't fix it, if it Works!
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Re: Broke my engine in, it was too lean (vacuum leak)any damage?
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Sounds like a few of you are like me (OCD) and would to be able to PROVE nothing is wrong. I think I will try and put my mind to rest and just drive the stupid thing. Holler how that works for you!
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Re: Broke my engine in, it was too lean (vacuum leak)any damage?
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I will try and put my mind to rest Compression&leak-down ends the speculation... 'Know' trumps 'wonder'...
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Re: Broke my engine in, it was too lean (vacuum leak)any damage?
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Once I forgot to fill up the antifreeze before an engine fire up... wasn't empty, but the gauge pegged, didn't hurt a thing.
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Re: Broke my engine in, it was too lean (vacuum leak)any damage?
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I will try and put my mind to rest Compression&leak-down ends the speculation... 'Know' trumps 'wonder'... Puh-lease. Just check the plugs and call it a day.
When it takes more than a sweet mullet to prove you rule at the trailer park..
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