 Starting an old motor, How to inspect? |
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| eric914 |
 Jun 10 2005, 11:02 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 381 Joined: 28-January 04 From: Waynesville OH Member No.: 1,613 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I have finally realized that to get my car on the rod this summer something needs to be left for next winter. So, I have decided to put a spare 1.8L motor I have in the car and do the 2L rebuild this winter.
I know nothing about this motor. I purchased it from a wrecker in FL for $75. I started cleaning it up last night. So far no surprises Any suggestions on what I should do to it, or look for, or test for, before I attempt to start it? It turns over by hand OK. I can borrow the tool to do a compression test. What is the minimum # I want to see. Thanks in advance. |
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| tat2dphreak |
Jun 10 2005, 12:29 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
you want ATLEAST 100 on each cylinder and no more than 10% variation between cylinders IIRC... it's in the Haynes, so double check... put oil down the cylinders, make sure nothing is in the intakes(like rags or rat nests), and exhaust, fresh oil, check the timing, etc... say some prayers.. |
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| jd74914 |
Jun 10 2005, 02:30 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,782 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
1) Marvel Mystery Oil down the cylinders is a must (even if it turns over, you don't want to bust any piston rings)
2) Make sure it is all oiled up correctly 3) Crank it a few times to build up oil pressure 4) make sure the exhaust is ok, and do not run it without headers (or heat exchangers) if you do that you're asking for burned valves. Theres more stuff, but I can't think of other important things right now. |
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| Mueller |
Jun 10 2005, 02:44 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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i'd replace the push rod tube seals before installing the motor in your car...., just pop off the valve covers and the rocker assemblies....
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| SLITS |
Jun 10 2005, 02:44 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Set valves
Change oil & filter Static time Leterrip!!!!!!!! |
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