Ron, I would change the oil and filter just in case there is water from condensation inside the pan. I would not start a fresh rebuild without coolant. Id hold off until everything could be connected properly because if it was rebuilt and there is a new cam you will need to break in the cam and lifters the first time you turn it over. This will require you to run the engine and follow propor cam break in proceedures. Usually keeping it at 1500-2000 rpm for 15-20 minutes. Starting it and stopping may lead to a cam failure. If it has been sitting I would make sure that there is still cam lube on the cam lobes. This stuff has the consistency of an oily light grease and may no longer be coating the lobes well enough to ensure lubrication during the initial startup. The problem is that you may not have access to the cam lobes even if you pull the intake, i think on an LA bolck there are oval openings in the block above the cam that would allow you to re apply the lube with the cam installed. If this presents a problem I would at least pull the distributor and prime the oiling system before trying to start it just to make sure that you did all you can to see that there is iol on the bearin surfaces and you are not starting it "dry". Scott 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab ----Original Message Follows---- From: Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [FWDLK] Starting the Engine Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 20:24:52 -0400 Hi All - I'm very close to the day when my 58 Plymouth's engine will be turned over for the first time since 1995. I can turn the crank with no problems, since the engine was rebuilt in the early 90s. I have not connected the cooling system as yet. Can I run the engine for a short period of time with no coolant, or will this be a death sentence? By 'a short period of time', I mean probably 60 seconds or so. Also, anything I should do before applying the juice ? Thanks, Ron ************************************************************* To unsubscribe or set your subscription options, please go to http://lists.psu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=l-forwardlook&A=1 _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! hthttp://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ************************************************************* To unsubscribe or set your subscription options, please go to http://lists.psu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=l-forwardlook&A=1 |
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