Start-up procedure? Engine not run for years ... Options

[Eddie914]

I have acquired a replacement engine for the 2.7 that went Ka-Blammo last month. It will arrive in Seattle in about a week.

The engine has not been run in a number of years.

What should be done to an engine that has been in storage to get it up and running safely?


Here is my plan:

Totally draining and cleaning the oil system to ensure no debris remains from the detonation of the old piston (and who knows what else). Where can I get the oil cooler cleaned? Hydro sonic?

Remove the CIS and install the Weber 40IDA-3C carbs and Bursch headers from the old engine.

Adjust the valves and check the head studs.

Prime the oil system by using the starter to rotate the engine (with spark plugs removed).

Set the static timing.

Questions:

Should I squirt or spray lubricant in the cylinders before turning over the engine? What type of lubricant?

Should the head bolts be retorqued? Untorqued? Overtorqued?

Should the crankcase be flushed out prior to assembly?

Should the oil be changed soon after the engine is restarted? 1 hour? 10 hours?

What weight oil should be used initially? I usually use Kendall 20W50 but at about $3 a quart I hate tossing out 15 quarts after only a few minutes of running. I can get Chevron 20W50 at the FLAPS for $1 per quart.

Thanks

Eddie