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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? |
Highland |
May 29 2014, 12:22 PM
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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 tried building oil pressure today and the engine seems to turn over fine but I'm not getting an oil pressure reading. How much cranking does it take to get pressure? Here is some background:
1) Spark plugs and pushrods are removed and filter was not filled. 2) Using a HF oil pressure gage. It has a long hose, about 4 feet. 3) Filled to the bottom line of dip stick and as I cranked, I kept on checking the level and filling (with high frequency). I have about 3.5 quarts in the engine and seems to be holding steady at the bottom line on the dip stick. 4) Unscrewed the filter slightly (by hand only) to see if there was oil in the filter. It appears to be filled. 5) I don't see any leaks anywhere. Should I keep on cranking till I get oil pressure? If the starter/solenoid is just warm to the touch, should I let it cool or can I keep cranking? |
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