I was looking at the Morris Lubricants website (UK) and noted that they sell a "Running-In Oil" for use in fully rebuilt automotive engines which "promotes the quick and safe bedding-in of mating surfaces" and "helps to remove the machining glaze from cylinder bores, assists the formation of essential oil retaining surfaces, and therefore prevents the possibility of bore polishing".
Is there any expert opinion out there as to the effectiveness of such a brew? And what does it do, or what does it have in it, that differs from "ordinary" automotive oils? Will it hurt my newly rebuilt Vincent engine? Or is it just a fond hangover from decades ago when running-in was an essential and delicate activity?
Peter B
Golden Film Running in Oil
Golden Film Running In Oil is speciality product that should be used for the running in of new or rebuilt petrol and diesel engines, where it promotes the quick and safe bedding in of mating surfaces.
www.morrislubricantsonline.co.uk
Is there any expert opinion out there as to the effectiveness of such a brew? And what does it do, or what does it have in it, that differs from "ordinary" automotive oils? Will it hurt my newly rebuilt Vincent engine? Or is it just a fond hangover from decades ago when running-in was an essential and delicate activity?
Peter B