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browning20ga posted 07-09-2002 10:07 PM ET (US)
I'm still trying to get through my 10 hours of break-in. Why is the break-in so lengthy, I want to get to some fishing! At 2-4000RPM it looks like it wouldn't take all that long for rings to seat, etc. I know I've read here that sticking to the break-in schedule will add years of service to the engine but it seems excessive. Can anyone explain?
Thanks, Darrell
Bigshot posted 07-10-2002 09:48 AM ET (US)
Easy....it has to be done or no warranty so get some beer and a couple buds and go out for the day. You can't go fishing at 4000 rpm's? Do you need to run WOT to have a good day?
RMBW posted 07-10-2002 11:40 AM ET (US)
Took for ever to break my 9.9 HP Yamaha 4 stroke in. I was told to run a 6 gallon tank out with oil in and do not remember the RPMS. I was very impressed how long it took. Break it in like they say, my 1986 is still running like new. Mike
browning20ga posted 07-10-2002 12:16 PM ET (US)
Thanks BigShot, Thats the best reason in the world. Don't take me wrong anytime I'm in the boat I'm a happy camper. We do take some "beverages" out and stop now and then to dip our lines but feel like I need to get those 10 hours under my belt so I can concentrate on the fishing. And no I'm not a speedster 4K RPM about 17 MPH on the GPS is pleanty fast for me and a nice speed to cruise.
Thanks, Darrell
Bigshot posted 07-10-2002 01:51 PM ET (US)
Most engines are 20 hours so you got lucky with 10.
RMBW I never heard of breaking in a 4s with oil in the gas though.
RMBW posted 07-10-2002 03:30 PM ET (US)
That was in 1986. Could be I made a mistake on the oil, but I had to run a 6 gal tank dry. I thought I had to add oil for the break in. Mike

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Author	Topic: Honda 25hp. 10 hrs. of break-in
browning20ga	posted 07-09-2002 10:07 PM ET (US) I'm still trying to get through my 10 hours of break-in. Why is the break-in so lengthy, I want to get to some fishing! At 2-4000RPM it looks like it wouldn't take all that long for rings to seat, etc. I know I've read here that sticking to the break-in schedule will add years of service to the engine but it seems excessive. Can anyone explain? Thanks, Darrell
Bigshot	posted 07-10-2002 09:48 AM ET (US) Easy....it has to be done or no warranty so get some beer and a couple buds and go out for the day. You can't go fishing at 4000 rpm's? Do you need to run WOT to have a good day?
RMBW	posted 07-10-2002 11:40 AM ET (US) Took for ever to break my 9.9 HP Yamaha 4 stroke in. I was told to run a 6 gallon tank out with oil in and do not remember the RPMS. I was very impressed how long it took. Break it in like they say, my 1986 is still running like new. Mike
browning20ga	posted 07-10-2002 12:16 PM ET (US) Thanks BigShot, Thats the best reason in the world. Don't take me wrong anytime I'm in the boat I'm a happy camper. We do take some "beverages" out and stop now and then to dip our lines but feel like I need to get those 10 hours under my belt so I can concentrate on the fishing. And no I'm not a speedster 4K RPM about 17 MPH on the GPS is pleanty fast for me and a nice speed to cruise. Thanks, Darrell
Bigshot	posted 07-10-2002 01:51 PM ET (US) Most engines are 20 hours so you got lucky with 10. RMBW I never heard of breaking in a 4s with oil in the gas though.
RMBW	posted 07-10-2002 03:30 PM ET (US) That was in 1986. Could be I made a mistake on the oil, but I had to run a 6 gal tank dry. I thought I had to add oil for the break in. Mike