jagman454

ok so, everything is hooked up after a long 6 months, im about to turn the key. IS THERE ANYTHING I NEED TO KNOW BEFORE I DO THIS? its ok if i just start it and let it idle right?


thanks!!!!!!

mattdel

have you primed the oil system?

jagman454

No, this is my first rebuild so i'm learning, should I prime the oil system?

jagman454

so yea i'm gunna wait and crank it, i dont want to mess anything up, i'll call my friend tomorrow and ask him.

mattdel

ya. go to autozone and get an oil pump priming rod. fits into a cordless drill, and slides into the dizzy hole. spin it counter clockwise for a good minute. works best to have a valve cover off so you can see it reaching the top of the motor.

jakeachy

bbq420 dat is dat and dat is.
good luck

dimebag

if its a new cam it needs to be broken in..... keep it at 2k for 20 min... dont let it idle much


my teacher builds motors often, and has been for a while, i have him for engine repair... and that is one thing he has drilled into our heads... its crutial to let the cam break in properly

Maxwelhse

I always thought roller cams didn't require a break in period?

LTnone

Maybe flat tappets or mechanical cams, nothing of that sort for hydraulic stuff.

If you don't want to buy a priming rod, you can use a 1/4" socket and some extensions. If you do this though, you need to be VERY CAREFUL that they don't come apart. I duct taped mine together very securely, and had no problems. Remember, counter-clockwise.

aode08

what a cold scary feeling hugh