Engine first start

Boosted Bullet said:
See what size that hole is, I'd cut it off flush and drill and tap it for 1/4 pipe plug. If it's a small enough hole, like .344 or less, (probably not) tap it 1/8 pipe.
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I have a 1/2-28 tap and die.. though i can't say why i originally bought it, using an altered muzzle brake as a plug would be neat.
 
Lumbergh said:
You can buy a cap for it, and use a gear clamp to secure it, it will be fine.
As far as starting, prime the oil system with a drill first (reverse rotation) and make sure you have oil to the top. You can start it without coolant but you’ll want to shut it off within 5 seconds, so it’s pretty worthless to do
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I might have a rubber furniture leg cap that could fit but how dare you suggest i use a poverty clamp to hold it on
 
89 Fox 351 said:
Yes, the expensive mezeire
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Did you read my issue where I thought my old pump was bad because it wasn't flowing water? I used AN lines for my radiator, so I couldn't squeeze the hose to get the water to flow. To alleviate the issue since I had a new block, completely dry like you do, I jacked up the front of the car and filled the block and intake through the upper radiator thermostat housing. It will ensure that the water gets to the pump and will start flowing. Or you could fill the radiator and try squeezing the hose until it gets to the pump.

Hopefully that makes sense.
 
It takes a village........
 
As much as we kick you when you're down and point fingers and laugh at you, I'm excited for you to get to this point.

It's awesome that some seasoned guys help you out with their expertise. I sure wish a forum like this was around when first starting doing this shit. A Chiltons manual would only get you so far.

Good luck!
 
kilowattkid said:
As much as we kick you when you're down and point fingers and laugh at you, I'm excited for you to get to this point.

It's awesome that some seasoned guys help you out with their expertise. I sure wish a forum like this was around when first starting doing this shit. A Chiltons manual would only get you so far.

Good luck!
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This car would have taken many more years if not for all you cunts on this forum.

I hope they all realize it and understand how appreciative i am of every piece of advice, even the ones i ignore.

I mean, i won't put them in the will or anything, but they're okay
 
Stupid question, did anyone mention a timing gun? Can you see the timing mark? I can't do I have to have someone reading the timing for me. I have a black tape with white numbers on the balancer.
 
bruce69camaro said:
Stupid question, did anyone mention a timing gun? Can you see the timing mark? I can't do I have to have someone reading the timing for me. I have a black tape with white numbers on the balancer.
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I bought a decent light, however dick face engine builder put the pointer directly under the water pump and i cannot see it without a mirror and a miracle

I bought timing tape and im going to find TDC myself because i don't trust the guy, then put a pointer in 10 o clock position so i can read the fuckin thing
 
take extra care with the cam if everything is new..I don't like the idea of just starting it quick then revving it up a few times.
I don't know if you have solids or a roller but I like to get everything ready with break in oil,all fluids full and timing light connected.
once it starts set the timing and hold it around 2 grand till the engine gets up to full temp.
around 15 minutes.. then slowly up the rpms then back down.
that way it gets good heat in everything.
after 20 mins or so shut it down and leave it cool completely..like over night.
you probably know all this but tryin to help. :)
good luck..!
 
Wild_Child said:
take extra care with the cam if everything is new..I don't like the idea of just starting it quick then revving it up a few times.
I don't know if you have solids or a roller but I like to get everything ready with break in oil,all fluids full and timing light connected.
once it starts set the timing and hold it around 2 grand till the engine gets up to full temp.
around 15 minutes.. then slowly up the rpms then back down.
that way it gets good heat in everything.
after 20 mins or so shut it down and leave it cool completely..like over night.
you probably know all this but tryin to help. :)
good luck..!
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I didn't intend on doing any of that actually
 
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