Fresh 2.7, doesn't want to wake up Options

[930cabman]

My /6 conversion is going on 3 years as it seems as many do. I had a local old school reputable shop build the stock 2.7, case was done at Ollies, .... should be a great engine. Finally trying to get her barking, but just won't take hold. While cranking she wants to start, but when I release the starter, she conks out. We have a spark (not real significant), timing is close, carbs appear ok.

Is it possible the valves or maybe rings are not sealing because the engine sat for about 2 years?

[Retroracer]

@930cabman - hope recovery from the health issues goes well.

Fuel/spark/run issues aside - did you turn over the engine (w/spark fuel disabled) to make sure the oil pressure builds nicely? The Dempsey book talks about the technique/need. You may well have done this already, but one less thing to debug before figuring out the 3-dimensional aspect of cams/fuel/spark/running/etc....

- Tony

[930cabman]

@930cabman - hope recovery from the health issues goes well.

Fuel/spark/run issues aside - did you turn over the engine (w/spark fuel disabled) to make sure the oil pressure builds nicely? The Dempsey book talks about the technique/need. You may well have done this already, but one less thing to debug before figuring out the 3-dimensional aspect of cams/fuel/spark/running/etc....

- Tony

Thank you, after almost a week of an internal bleed after a hip replacement, we are on the mend.

Yes, I have an old school oil pressure gauge and have confirmed 20-25 psi while cranking.