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First Engine Start Questions, First Engine Start |
Highland |
Apr 17 2014, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 513 Joined: 8-August 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 13,418 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm getting close (a relative term) to starting my motor for the first time. It is a stock 2.0 with Raby 9590 valve train. I know the easiest thing to do is put it in the car and start, but I have a running engine in the car now and I suspect I'll have to fix something after a try to start it. Here are my questions:
1) I have a spare transmission with starter. Can I start the engine without a clutch on the flywheel? 2) Can I start the engine without the alternator installed? 3) Without a charging system, can I use a car battery to power the coil and D-Jet for the break-in period (assuming I get that far) or will the battery die before then? 4) If I can't use a car battery to power the ignition and D-Jet, how big a power supply will I need? |
Dtjaden |
Apr 17 2014, 10:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 232 Joined: 25-May 13 From: Morgan Hill, CA Member No.: 15,915 Region Association: Northern California |
I just did this with my engine rebuild. I wanted to do the cam break-in and leak check before I put the engine in the car. I used a HF moving dolly and some 2x4s as my test stand. I made up a control panel with a master switch, fuel pump switch, ignition switch and starter switch and finally an oil pressure gauge. This allowed me to crank the engine to build oil pressure before starting. It only took a couple of hours to put the panel together and wire it up to the engine.
I used the car's battery as well as a small charger for electrical power and the belt off of the alternator. Easier for me because of the carbs - this combo worked great! Pic below: |
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