are engines broken in at the factory?
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Engine Break-In Period: Fact of Fiction All vehicles have a different break-in period, and some have even been broken-in at the factory before they were sent to the dealership. According to Ford, a new Ford engine's break-in period is 1,000 miles.
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Re: engine cranks, no spark (SBC 350) Check the wiring first to make sure it's wired correctly at the starter and to the coil. If you have points, check to make sure they're adjusted properly. Check for pin hole in the rotor and any cracks or for arcing on the cap. Coils don't generally go bad but it is possible.
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Re: Force Outboards any good? The engines went out of production in the late 90s. Some parts can be problems to get but most are still available. I maintain that Force engines on the whole are no worse and no better than the major brands.
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What if I don't replace it? A vehicle with one or more faulty ignition coils will lack power and run poorly, or sometimes not run at all. Additionally, running a misfiring engine for extended periods can damage the catalytic converters and oxygen sensors due to unspent fuel making its way into the exhaust system.
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Today, most brand new engines come from the factory with synthetic oil. Engine technology has improved to the point where breaking in an engine is not as critical as it used to be. These newer engines can be broken in using synthetic oil.
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['Grime Build Up. ... ', 'Poor Fuel Economy. ... ', 'Poor or High Idle. ... ', 'Uneven or Slow Acceleration. ... ', 'Electrical Problems. ... ', 'Airflow Disruptions. ... ', 'Check Engine Light. ... ', 'How to Resolve Any Problems…']
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Mechanical Failure There are many moving parts inside an injector; and over time they can fail; due to normal wear and tear or lack of maintenance.
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['P0171 System Too Lean (Bank 1) ... ', 'P0174 System Too Lean (Bank 2) ... ', 'P0300 Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected. ... ', 'P0301 Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected. ... ', 'P0340 Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction. ... ', 'P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected.']
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SBC V8 is an interference engine. You likely dinged some valves and/or pushrods crooked.
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if they both say your #4 cylinder has bad compression then i'd have it fixed asap. if not you just better hope your car isn't too low for a tow truck. I wouldn't recommend driving with a blown piston ring period. If that's the problem, get it fixed.
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The alh/be tdi motor is an interference motor. It very well could have bent a valve. ... The belt has broken, and the pistons had smashed into the valves so hard that some of the valve broke off.
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If you don't periodically inspect your timing belt, it might break at an inopportune moment. ... If a timing belt breaks or jumps a notch in an interference engine, the valves may open at the wrong time and then be struck by the pistons. The result will be many hundreds of dollars in damage to your engine.
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Manufacturers will pay to replace and repair parts that fail due to defective material or workmanship. For example, parts that are fitted at the factory. Parts and systems covered include; the electrical system, engine control module, engine, transmission, safety equipment, and emissions systems.
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Even a dirty MAF sensor can cause a lean code and/or misfire to occur. The engine may be stalling because it isn't getting enough throttle opening. The cause is often a problem in the idle air control system. The first thing to check is the intake vacuum with a vacuum gauge.
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Look at the fuel flow from the injectors with the engine running, shuld look like a fine cone shaped mist, a bad injector can stick open and flow a heavy stream of fuel. ... An incorrect fuel pump (hi pressure vs. low) could cause rich running, you should see approx.
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The impact sensors and clock spring may also need to be replaced if they suffered any damage or were melted during the accident. This all needs to be done to restore the car to its factory condition and have it drive properly.
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Engine misfires can be caused by a list of faults, but there are a few suspects that occur more than others. The primary villains are simple – spark or fuel – usually manifesting in spark plugs, plug wires, the coil(s) or the fuel-delivery system.