Follow the CompCams break-in procedure to the letter.  It is explained in the literature that came with the cam.  If you have questions...call Comp.

BB

Yep! Do the Zinc stuff........prime that carb really good.......I like to spray into carb with starting fluid to get the engine to fire right away...prime engine oil system until oil is coming out of pushrods freely.....advance ignition timing about 10-12 degrees and leave the distrib loose to be able to turn it while cranking if needed.......have exstinguisher handy.......good gas in tank...water in radiator and have hose charged and ready...make sure timing is not 180 out(don't ask!)....crank it OUTSIDE of garage.....don't just grind and grind with the starter.
6sal6

Hi Guys

Thanks for the advice, yep I've got everything ready, fire extinquisher, water, oil, tools, beer etc etc. Comp Cams say the springs on the Edelbrock E streets are fine for break in with that cam(inner spring is a dampner), the reason I asked the question is that with spark plugs removed and the rockers not installed the engine turns by hand relatively easy, with the rockers installed (3/8" 1.6 rollers) it takes 60ftlb with a torque wrench to turn the engine over, still with plugs out, just seems high to me but I havent done this with a 289 before, everthing else is as was, only changed heads, cam, lifters, timming gears and chain, pushrods, rockers, all that went in fine.
Just a bit concerned that once the plugs are in it will be over 80ftlbs which really seems high, havent tried with plugs in as I'm concerned if I keep turning it over I'll wipe all the cam lube off the cam.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Cheers
Graham