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Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #44391

From:	Tracy Crook <tracy@rotaryaviation.com>
Sender:	<rwstracy@gmail.com>
Subject:	Re: [FlyRotary] New Engine Break In with Gearbox -- for Tracy
Date:	Wed, 3 Dec 2008 10:12:26 -0500
To:	Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>

Next best in mineral oil is Shell Rotella. 15W - 50 or similar.

Tracy

On Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 9:18 AM, Bobby J. Hughes <bhughes@qnsi.net> wrote:

Tracy,

What oil do you recommend for breaking in a new engine that is also acceptable for the gearbox? Bruce T said to replace the Mobile 1 for 10-15 hours so the apex seals will seat.

Thanks,

Bobby J Hughes