"Michael 182" wrote:
On one hand I've been told, in capital letters,
"DO NOT BABY THE ENGINE"

On the other jand I've been told to maintain
CHT of 325-350

Both correct. Running at high power is necessary to seat the rings. Low
temperature is necessary to prevent glazing the cylinders.

Keep the cowl flaps open and the mixture rich. Keep the power high - don't
fly so high that power is reduced below 75% until the cylinders are broken
in.

How come you don't have a CHT gauge?
--
Dan
C172RG at BFM