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Thread: 496 HO Break in period?

  1. #1
    FIREMAN
    Anyone know how long the break in period is for a 496 HO, or at what hrs. the computer releases the horsepower to maximum output?

  2. #2
    257
    fireman i did about 4hrs easy on mine the let it
    run hard i saw your pics of your boat very cool

  3. #3
    FIREMAN
    Cool Thanks, Did you see the difference after the forth hr, H.P increase?

  4. #4
    rivercrazy
    The motor should be fully broken in - in the first 10 hours or so. After 10 hours change the oil.filter and hammer away for a while.
    Mine seemed to pick up some power and have less soot on the transom at about 30 hours.

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