Valve train done, just start it up or....?
07-27-2001, 08:33 PM
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New studs, guides, rockers and pushrods are in. Just finished setting lash to 3/4-turn and the valve covers are about to go on.
The plan is to pull the injrctor fuse and the ignition (dist) fuse, reconnect the battery and crank it over a copla times to see if all sounds ok before firing her up.
Does this sound like a viable plan to detect any problems before damage is done or should I just install the injecotr harness, plugs and wires and light the fire??
The plan is to pull the injrctor fuse and the ignition (dist) fuse, reconnect the battery and crank it over a copla times to see if all sounds ok before firing her up.
Does this sound like a viable plan to detect any problems before damage is done or should I just install the injecotr harness, plugs and wires and light the fire??
07-27-2001, 08:49 PM
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You might want to get a special tool that lets you spin up the oil pump with a drill. It will help fill the lifters and such.
I know you do this on a fresh rebuild. Not sure how difficult it is to do with the engine in the car.
Jay
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I know you do this on a fresh rebuild. Not sure how difficult it is to do with the engine in the car.
Jay
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07-27-2001, 09:48 PM
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I know it's std for when cam, lifters, etc. are out, but thought just cranking without ignition would get the oil upstairs and let me do an audible check too.
BTW, I used Comp Cams light assembly lube on the pushrod ends, rocker indents and valve old ends.
BTW, I used Comp Cams light assembly lube on the pushrod ends, rocker indents and valve old ends.
07-27-2001, 09:51 PM
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Im sorta curious about this as Im about a week away from getting the motor back and finishing my rebuild with fresh pushrods etc.
What all should be done again?
Paul
What all should be done again?
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07-27-2001, 10:34 PM
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I know that with an engine rebuild you pull the dist and spin up the oil pump with a drill and a rod to engage the pump.
Assembly lube isn't necessary on rolling parts, only on sliding parts. Since I installed ProMagnum full roller rockers the only places I need assembly lube was on the new pushrod ends and in the pocket in the rockers. Since I raad that the roller tip actually slides across the valve tip, I put some assembly lube on the old valve tips too. Oops I foregot to put some on the sides of the pushrod guide plates; hope I don't need to remove those valve covers again!
Assembly lube isn't necessary on rolling parts, only on sliding parts. Since I installed ProMagnum full roller rockers the only places I need assembly lube was on the new pushrod ends and in the pocket in the rockers. Since I raad that the roller tip actually slides across the valve tip, I put some assembly lube on the old valve tips too. Oops I foregot to put some on the sides of the pushrod guide plates; hope I don't need to remove those valve covers again!