Kurt..theres castrol gt50 all over the crank , timing chain cam bearings
already. Pre Lube from Schneider on the cam lobes ....just fill it up with
20w50 castrol gt...crank it without the spark plugs until you get oil
pressure. Put the plugs in and start it..don't worry....I built it!
-----Original Message-----
From: Kurt Eckert <alpine(at)mediaone.net>
To: alpines(at)autox.team.net <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 3:06 PM
Subject: Everything you wanted to know about new engines but were too stupid
to ask....
>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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