breaking in overhauled engine in the winter

Gov35 · Dec 1, 2014

I have just overhauled a Massey Ferguson 203 with the Perkins engine, but do not have a dyno. Normally I work the tractor in the field to break in the engine after an overhaul. What is the best option to do so when the ground is frozen and -10 wind chill? I will not be using the tractor till next spring so should I leave it set till I can work it?
Thanks

David G · Dec 1, 2014

If you wanted to start it, you could put a heavy load on a trailer and pull with it for a couple of hours to get it running. I have a lot of hills here so it gets a good changing of load.

David G · Dec 1, 2014

Run it at different RPM's and gears.

Steve@Advance · Dec 2, 2014

I would go ahead and get it running now. That way if there is a problem, you can deal with it now instead of when you need it to be running.

Also if there was any outside work done, the warranty is running!

breaking in overhauled engine in the winter

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