Running in the engine

All hands were on deck to start and run in the cam. A fan in the front to keep it's cool. BUT!! If and when I ever run an engine for the first time like this I am going to remove the thermostat. I was really worried about overheating, the temp would come down to 90 deg/c then shoot over 130 deg/c. For a new engine and 12 month build I could see this engine hand-grenading. with a bit of water and the fan she went 30 minutes revving consistently between 2000 - 2500, and no dramas.
Next thing was to recheck the auto, all nuts and bolts, Brakes...etc
Then take her out for a spin around the block.