Everything you wanted to know about new engines but were too stupid to ask....

From: Kurt Eckert (alpine(at)mediaone.net)
Date: Wed Apr 07 1999 - 16:56:46 CDT


Hey Jarrid,

You going to be anywhere near Vermont soon :) I am completely confused as to
what to do when I start MY new engine. I thought it was going to be
relatively easy, now I woudn't be surprised to see the whole thing explode
and kill everyone around it. Also, where does the beer fit in? I haven't
heard a mention of it yet.

I guess I need to just print all the emails out and try to put the picture
together.

Kurt "scared of my engine" Eckert

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alpines(at)autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-alpines(at)autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Christopher Albers
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 1999 3:26 PM
To: JGross(at)econolite.com
Cc: alpines(at)autox.team.net
Subject: Re: RE: RE: Starting a newly rebuilt engine

JGross(at)econolite.com writes:
>Christopher,

>>What is the recommended valve clearance (cold) for initial startup?

>Rootes recommends .016 exhaust and .014 intake.
>If you are carefull and check your lash often, particularly while the
>engine
>is new, you can easily get away with .014 and .012.
>This will quiet the valve gear a tad, and give you a little more cam.

This is ok while cold?

>>Jarrid, do you want to help me start this thing? I don't think I can
>>do it alone.

>Sure, I am feeling much better now.

I'll probably be doing it this weekend. I'll call you.

Christopher



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