I have had varying opinions regarding the breakin period for a rebuilt 1965 Giulia normale enigine. New AE pistons, liners, rings, bearings, both timing chains, clutch plate and bearing, etc.
Is there agreement or disagreement that the engine should run no faster than 2,000 rpms (avoiding excessive idling) for the first 250 miles? At what mileage point should the head be retorqued? After the first 250 miles, is there a rev limit? At what mileage should the oil be changed after the motorwork?
As an aside, for those who've had Giulia normale gas tank sending unit problems, the mechanic found that a TR 3 sending unit would work, and, indeed it does. One shortcoming- when fuel gets low, the red light on the dash does not operate, but the dash gauge is now working, although it tops out at 3/4 of a tank.
The Giulia will be joining it's garage-mate in CO, a 1986 GTV 6. The two Toyotas will be religated to the driveway.
Thanks for you input/ advice.
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Is there agreement or disagreement that the engine should run no faster than 2,000 rpms (avoiding excessive idling) for the first 250 miles? At what mileage point should the head be retorqued? After the first 250 miles, is there a rev limit? At what mileage should the oil be changed after the motorwork?
As an aside, for those who've had Giulia normale gas tank sending unit problems, the mechanic found that a TR 3 sending unit would work, and, indeed it does. One shortcoming- when fuel gets low, the red light on the dash does not operate, but the dash gauge is now working, although it tops out at 3/4 of a tank.
The Giulia will be joining it's garage-mate in CO, a 1986 GTV 6. The two Toyotas will be religated to the driveway.
Thanks for you input/ advice.
[email protected]