It has been 16 years since I felt that rush. I can't wait. My engine is together now gotta take care of the little things.....Like puttin it in!
Great work, Lu. Kinda felt good didn't it? Did ya get a feeling of accomplishment, kinda like a rush, when it finally turned over. Just wait......it feels even better when it goes back together. I for one can relate to the feelings associated to the engines first rumble.
While my engine was still on the stand, I primed the oil pump using an electric drill attached to a gutted distributor. I let it spin until oil was pumping out of every push rod onto the rocker arms.
Once the engine was installed I added some makeshift exhaust pipes (without mufflers) and prepared to give it a try. First, I spun it over to get fuel up to the carb. Once I knew for sure the four barrel was primed, I connected a hot wire to the coil. I barely touched the screwdriver to the solenoid and the engine roared to life. The rush was unbelievable...........
Anyone else been there, done that?
Temps are in the mid seventies tomorrow. I think I'll fire it up again just to hear it run.
Rick
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