Engine startup with the body off
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Pro
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Tampa / Ft. Myers FL
Engine startup with the body off
Did a search with no luck. Anyone have a 'checklist' for firing up an engine with the body off? I would like to check out the systems: P/S, W/P, quick fuel 750 cfm, electric fuel pump, fuel bypass and return line. I'll be running a (new to me) serpentine off of an '89 and '85 vette. I'd like to be able to correct any issues while I have unrestricted access to most everything.
I'm thinking:
- driveshaft removed
- temporary battery
- temporary radiator hooked up
- fuel
- P/S fluid (steeroids)
- A/C (not installed yet, gutted compressor for now)
- vacuum ports plugged
- mechanical oil pressure gauge port plugged
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
I'm thinking:
- driveshaft removed
- temporary battery
- temporary radiator hooked up
- fuel
- P/S fluid (steeroids)
- A/C (not installed yet, gutted compressor for now)
- vacuum ports plugged
- mechanical oil pressure gauge port plugged
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 971
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From: Middlesex NJ
You will have to make up your own temporary wiring harness. I have my driveshaft on never any issues just dont hotwire the ignition and use a push button for the starter so you can tickle it to see if its in gear.
Last edited by mysixtynine; Jun 8, 2011 at 01:53 PM.
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From: Dayton, Ohio
I do it all the time.... its the only fun I've had in 3 years. Plus you can check for leaks. I would buy a cheap harbor freight mech. gauge set and hook them up so you can monitor the engine. I have my electric fans hooked up and the radiator support inplace so I can run it for hours if I want.
You will have to make up your own temporary wiring harness. I have my driveshaft on never any issues just dont hotwire the ignition and use a push button for the starter so you can tickle it to see if its in gear.
You will have to make up your own temporary wiring harness. I have my driveshaft on never any issues just dont hotwire the ignition and use a push button for the starter so you can tickle it to see if its in gear.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 971
Likes: 45
From: Middlesex NJ
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Tampa / Ft. Myers FL
It's a manual (tko 600) that's why i figured on leaving the drive shaft out; a little insurance against chasing it across the street when i crank it. Anyway the D/S is too long right now after the mods I've made so far. Just got the serpentine setup off a C4 in the mail yesterday from Shawn at corvette nutz (supporting vendor and a good guy) I'll be checking fitment today (i wish there was some diagram as to which bolts go where) so I'm getting closer.
mysixtynine, I think that's why I'm doing it; for a little "fun" after 2 1/2 years...
mysixtynine, I think that's why I'm doing it; for a little "fun" after 2 1/2 years...
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