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02-06-2022, 08:39 PM | #1 |
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First start of engine
Getting closer to stuffing the engine and tranny. I should be able to fire her up without hooking her up to the car wiring correct? I have a manual starter, so drop in the dist. Hook up a battery/gen/rad and a small gas tank and she should fire correct? Do I need anything else?
Mike
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02-06-2022, 09:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: First start of engine
New rebuilt engine or old. If new, make sure you do the proper procedure for breaking in the cam. Hook up a manual oil pressure gauge to check oil pressure, temp gauge too.
If a new engine, I always put a regular house fan in front to blow into the radiator just to make sure it stays cool during break-in.
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02-07-2022, 01:55 AM | #3 |
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Yes it is a new engine and I will talk with Tim McMaster again about the procedures for break in. I have the extra zddp to add to the oil as well, and he said to vary the rpm’s as well.
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02-07-2022, 11:05 AM | #4 |
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Re: First start of engine
Hot wire the coil to the battery for ignition but make sure you have a ballast if required.
You can't fully break an engine in until you pull a load on it. Run it to check for leaks, pressures, and carb initial adjustments but don't get carried away on time. It needs to be put into a vehicle to properly break it in. |
02-07-2022, 02:08 PM | #5 |
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Re: First start of engine
Rotorwrench, got it I just want to get her running and for adjustments. I am not planning on driving her anywhere-other than maybe onto a trailer. The coil I am using has a built in resistor.
Thanks, Mike
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02-07-2022, 03:48 PM | #6 |
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02-07-2022, 11:41 PM | #7 |
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Re: First start of engine
Fire extinguisher would top my list of what to have on a first start and outside in the fresh air!!!
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02-08-2022, 12:41 AM | #8 |
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Tim did build it but he only did a short block for me due to $ and getting it to and from his place.
Mike
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FIRING A FRESH ENGINE -
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03-19-2022, 03:54 PM | #10 |
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Always a fun moment - hope it went well!!
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03-20-2022, 10:09 AM | #11 |
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Re: First start of engine
Well, things have changed. The start is getting pushed off until probably next year as I got a job transfer and a move now takes priority. BUT….I did get the engine and tranny installed after several hours and having to learn a new vocabulary. So now I am onto installing different components and cleaning up the garage so I can get her onto a trailer.
Mike
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