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| bajafreaks |
Apr 26 2025, 12:35 PM
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 115 Joined: 7-February 14 From: Gardnerville, Nevada Member No.: 16,969 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm quite aways from having my engine completed but just wondering if there is any big advantage to pre running it before installing. It will be on carbs.
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| 930cabman |
Apr 27 2025, 12:51 PM
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,396 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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In addition, I prime the oil system by cranking it over to achieve oil pressure before starting a new engine.
keep us posted with your progress |
bajafreaks Pre run engine before installing Apr 26 2025, 12:35 PM
technicalninja Absolutely!
Especially a fresh engine!
B... Apr 26 2025, 12:52 PM
bajafreaks
Absolutely!
Especially a fresh engine!
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mepstein We run almost all our engines on a test stand befo... Apr 26 2025, 03:07 PM
bajafreaks
We run almost all our engines on a test stand bef... Apr 27 2025, 09:01 AM
Jack Standz Yes, a couple ratchet straps and a pallet works.
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NARP74 This guy makes some stuff that helps. Maybe if yo... Apr 27 2025, 12:40 PM![]() ![]() |
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