[Jon Miller]

Thanks for all of the replies!

I went with Steve Christ's "How to Rebuild Big Block Ford Engines" for the break in, 1200-1500 RPM for 30 minutes. I've got a gallon of WD-40 in the garage, so I think I'll give that a try before I start pulling things apart.

I have been turning the motor over by hand every few months during the build, but it's been sitting at TDC for the majority of the time. If the WD-40 does not work, and I'll know it as soon as I start it up, I'll go with the hone and re-ring.

Hopefully I won't do any (more) damage. My 14 year old really wants me to drive her to school in the Cobra on Monday...She earned it as the first "Snake Bite" victim during break in.......

That must be some kind of record!

Longest Build-10 Years
Quickest Burn-10 Minutes

Thanks,
Jon