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"Okay, I have a printed copy o

"Okay, I have a printed copy of El's break-in process and will follow it. The initial 20 minute run and oil change is complete. Problem is that the local lake where I would do the remainder of the process is very high, very off-color, and full of everything from trash to trees. So the question:

Can I complete the process tied up at the dock or is it necessary to have the boat in gear while breaking the engine in?"
 
"There is only one 'way&#3

"There is only one 'way' of breaking in an engine: under load! You may have an option and that is if Your Volvo dealer has a test prop to borrow You. They are extremely hard to come by, but I in fact made a couple from OMC test props by changing the hub (splines are different)."
 
"[b]"Can I complete the pr

""Can I complete the process tied up at the dock or is it necessary to have the boat in gear while breaking the engine in? "

As stated by Mort,.......

Absolutely Not........

Without a Load,... You're more apt to Glaze the cylinders, rather than doing Any Breaking-In......"
 
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