[wilf]

Ok - basics are:

1: Engine must start right up, no prolonged cranking on the starter, and go immediately to at least 1800rpm.

2: revs must be varied between 1500 and 2500 - 3500 for 20 minutes. Don't let the engine idle.

3: Avoid stopping and re-starting if at all possible.

4: This is a severe test of cooling systems - have large fan blowing into rad, keep a cold water hose ready to play over the rad if temps start to rise uncontrollably (so do this outside of the garage)

5: Because of the above, check, double check, and triple check ALL engine systems before you start. Have a fire extinguisher or two ready.

6: again because of 4 - ensure ignintion timing is set "good enough" for the engine to run, timing can be adjusted during the cam break in period if needed.

7: again because of 4 - prime the oil system by pulling the distributor and using a special tool in a leccy drill to turn the oil pump (NB - drill will need to run in reverse) before starting the engine.

And no, your questions do not bore me or us, but the search function is a very useful tool to at least help you ask the right questions.

NB - no cam break in required with roller followers. For very aggressive flat tappet cam profiles needing extreme valve spring strengths, replace the springs with light "break-in" ones before you break in the cam.

All in all, cam break in is a PITA, so if you are having your engine built for you, get the engine builder to do it, and also to dyno tune and check the egnine before you accept it.