What should the timing be on a 602 crate motor?

What should the timing be on a 602 crate motor?

602/604 TIMING 1) We recommend that both these engines be set at a TOTAL timing of 32 degrees.

How do you break in a 602 crate motor?

While out on your drive, bring the engine up to 3,000 RPM and then coast back down to 20 MPH about five or six times. Next, bring it up to 5,000 RPM and then coast back down to 20 MPH a couple of times. To play it safe, drive the next 500 miles without exceeding 5,000 RPM.

What kind of oil does a 602 crate take?

PTRO 15W-40 Semi-Synthetic Crate Racing Oil. PTRO is a semi-sythetic Purpose Tuned Racing Oil designed specifically for your crate 602, 604 and 525 engines.

What is the specs on a 602 crate motor?

The GM 602 Crate Motor is designed to run on 92 to 93 octane fuel and produces 350 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 390 ft. -lb. of torque at 3,800 rpm.

What size cam is in a 602 crate motor?

Specifications

KEY SPECS
Camshaft Duration (.050 in) 212° intake / 222° exhaust
Camshaft Lift (in) .435 intake / .460 exhaust
Bore x Stroke (in) 4.000″ x 3.480″
Carburetor Included No

What is the compression on a 602 crate engine?

The engine has a 4-inch cylinder bore and a 3.48-inch crank stroke that produces a 9.1-to-1 compression ratio.

How long do you run engine break in oil?

Depending on the application, break-in oil is used for 500 – 1,000 miles, or 10-12 full heat cycles, where you allow the engine to reach full operating temperature and cool down completely between cycles. Use break-in oil only long enough to seat the engine.

Do crate engines come with oil in them?

Not only is this is the first time that the automaker has endorsed, recommended and offered fully synthetic motor oil with a Chevrolet crate motor purchase, but it’s also the first time any major vehicle manufacturer has exclusively recommended fully synthetic motor oil for its crate engines.

How many quarts of oil does a 604 crate engine take?

For best results (in a 602 or 604), use 6-1/2 quarts of the oil along with the full 16 oz container of Engine Treatment.

Is a 602 crate internally balanced?

Quarter Master includes the balance plate because the 602 and 604 crates are externally balanced. We mounted up the assembly with the balance plate against the crank, then the flywheel and finally the hub.

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