How to Run-In Re-built 2.25
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Colthebrummie
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I dont think you need any special oil but it is advisable to change it and the filter after 3000 miles. Other than that, just drive it steady for the first 2 or 3 thousand miles. Its hard to stress a series engine if its been rebuilt properly.
Col
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Basic rule is to keep it happy. Keep the revs over 2,000, under 4 (Yes, by ear, you can do this!). 500 miles will do it, change the oil and filter then, and again at 2,000. Reset tappets and check the belt then too.
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Then get it on the bypass and thrash it to within an inch of its life. 
Can’t wait to open mine up and show it who’s boss. That needle might even hit the 40
Can’t wait to open mine up and show it who’s boss. That needle might even hit the 40
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Don’t thrash it till it’s at normal temperature, otherwise drive it as you normally would, it’s a series not a race car
wireman
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... 40 kph...!Then get it on the bypass and thrash it to within an inch of its life.
Can’t wait to open mine up and show it who’s boss. That needle might even hit the 40
Bobsticle
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Oh god not that fast. I meant the tachometer
