First Startup, Crank-By-Hand Options

[Chip]

I'm ready to crank the engine over for the first time in 30 yrs. (Lots of stories like this.) We've invited the neighborhood. I've changed the fuel lines, filter, cleaned pump, oil drain, tank, new sending unit, screen, topped off cylinders with MMO, cleaned plugs, etc. I'd like to turn the engine by hand, but don't know where to begin.

Any help, as I am alone and have no reference, alliance, resources or sanity.
Thanks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)

[BeatNavy]

If you can get two hands on the impeller, you can use that to turn it by hand. Be careful not to put pressure on the blades themselves. If it doesn't budge that way, you can put the car in 5th gear, raise ONE rear wheel (keep the other on the ground and stationary), and use the one raised wheel to turn the engine. If THAT doesn't work, you may have to rock the car back and forth with it in gear for a while.

If you put MMO in there, be prepared for a nice white/grey smoke once it does fire up. The neighbors will love you. Ask me how I know.

Good luck.

[Chip]

If you can get two hands on the impeller, you can use that to turn it by hand. Be careful not to put pressure on the blades themselves. If it doesn't budge that way, you can put the car in 5th gear, raise ONE rear wheel (keep the other on the ground and stationary), and use the one raised wheel to turn the engine. If THAT doesn't work, you may have to rock the car back and forth with it in gear for a while.

If you put MMO in there, be prepared for a nice white/grey smoke once it does fire up. The neighbors will love you. Ask me how I know.

Good luck.

Thanks, Rob!