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Old 02-26-2012, 09:44 AM
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Odd thing. I just looked all the way through my 102 owners manual and I did not find any recommendations on engine break in. My 2084 does have some words but not for the K241 in the 102. After a rebuild the mechanic told me pretty much what was already said.
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Thanks Merk every where i go i learn from you
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Old 02-26-2012, 07:06 PM
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Thanks for the help guys! I'm ordering mag drain plug from Kirk Engines so it will get the shaveings. I'm using Shell Rotella in that motor.30 weight than i use Royal Purple in my 1812 10w30.
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Old 02-26-2012, 08:15 PM
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Maybe this will help some of you guys. Some good info about zinc in oil.

http://joegibbsdriven.com/trainingce...oiloldcar.html

My race engine builder claims this is the best stuff for solid lifters and cams.
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Old 02-28-2012, 08:43 PM
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my k301 smoked a little and used oil so for a fix until the time i can get it fixed properly i started using an engine additive called engine restorer, made for both six and eight cylinder engines. it helps stop oil blow by. it has pretty much halted my oil consumption to nil but not completely. very impressed with this stuff!
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Anyone else use oil additives in their oil?
Go ahead Open the can!
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Old 06-09-2020, 11:50 PM
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Don't make a big deal out of flat vs. non flat tappet oil on these little engines.
The valve springs that can be compressed with your fingers/screwdriver are a whole lot different than a 10,000 Rpm SBC race motor with #325+ valve springs.
Back in the late 50's early 60's we did have lifter/cam wear on SBC's but our oil was not much better than slick snot.
oil today is at least 2 times better and we learned a lot about lifters & cam hardness.

Roller motors rev easier, produce more Hp and allow for more radical cam grinds, do you really need that in a garden tractor/lawn mower?
Buy what you want, but most important thing is don't rev a cold motor and change oil often.
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Never start any equipment without pulling the dip stick first.
If you run an engine out of fuel it will stop.
If you run an engine out of oil it will stop,
but it costs a lot more to restart it.
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I doubt if ant original owner/purchaser back "in the day" even paid any attn. to "proper" break in when these machines were new.

Just sayin'
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