I'd add that I'd pull the plugs before starting, let the starter turn the
engine until I had good oil pressure, replace plugs, then fire it up. I
also keep a fire extinguisher handy in the work shop!
At 12:57 PM 8/8/97 PDT, you wrote:
>Bob Paul wrote:
> > I am preparing to bring the engine of TS71101L to life. It was
>rebuilt
> > the PO in 1991 or 92 and has not yet ever been started.
>
>Following on from the thread yesterday on synthetic oil,
>this is what I have done in the past:
>
>1) check static timing
>2) fill with 15/40 oil (not synthetic), and use water in the radiator
>3) loosen distributor bolts, as if you were about to
> time it
>4) check that engine is in a condition to run (ie as if you
> were about to go for a drive, check there are no loose tools,
> bolts are tight, fluid OK, etc).
>5) set up a fan in front of the radiator and switch it on
>6) crank the engine without starting it to make sure there are
> no terminal leaks
>7) start the car, run it up to 1500 rpm
>8) make sure you have oil pressure
>9) once started, DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE FOR 20 MINUTES! This
> is the most crucial time in an engines life, and it is important
> to that this first running period be done correctly. Do not
> idle the engine!
>10) if the engine runs hot (and it may due to the new components)
> switch on the fan at the front of the car. It may be wise to
> do this early in the morning, especially if you live in a
> warm cimate.
>11) if the car needs water, give it water. If it leaks, dont
> worry about it - dont shut the engine off.
>12) while the car is running, you can time it.
>
>After 20 minutes, then you can switch off. Replace oil with 15/50,
>fill with coolant, drive it for 500 miles trying not to rev the engine
>too hard or lug it. Vary the engine speed. After 500 miles, change
>to 15/50 synthetic. You may need to adjust the idle during this time
>because as the engine frees up, your idle will rise. Also during this
>time check the coolant regularly to release any air.
>
>Did I miss anything Scions?
>
> Shane Ingate in San Diego
>
>
Doug Mathews
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