Firing up a motor that's been sitting question
#1
Posted 01-23-2011 02:14 PM
Bill
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#2
Posted 01-23-2011 02:31 PM
Good Luck !
Jeff
Jeff Gruter
Excell Motorsports
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Hatzel & Buehler Electrical Construction - IBEW
#3
Posted 01-23-2011 04:05 PM
Am about to hopefully fire up an engine that has been sitting since 2004. Any suggestions as to a proceedure to follow as a precaution. I just don't want to crank it over and fire it up as it sits. Thanks
Bill
You might put about 1/2 qt of fresh oil in it just before you start it, event is its a little over full as the lifters and the cams are likely dry. that way some fresh oil is floating on the top of the head. You may have some issues with stale gas as well. May need to drain the take, put in some fresh gas with injector cleaner it it.
Frank
TnT Racing
SCCA Ohio Valley Region
#4
Posted 01-23-2011 04:29 PM
wheel
#5
Posted 01-23-2011 07:12 PM
this is what i do with my formula ford motor that sits for periods of time between races.I always pull the coil wire, or disconnect the plugs and crank it over for 15 seconds or so. This will pump some oil through the system without starting. The other ideas seem to be good, as well.
wheel
the motor builder recommends this proceedure.
build up oil pressure first looking at the gauge while turning the motor over w/o the plugs in it.
repeat this a few times to see the oil pressure built up in the motor; then run it.
1999 SM #92 SoPac division
#6
Posted 01-23-2011 08:40 PM
Bill
#7
Posted 01-24-2011 08:47 AM
Steve Elicati
1994 ITA miata #01
#8
Posted 01-27-2011 08:36 PM
i would still lube the cylinders before tuning over. those cylinders are dry and will be one of the last parts to get oil by just cranking the engine. you're putting new plugs in any way right? atf works fine for the cylinder prelube. only need an ounce or two in each. let sit for a bit before cranking.
this.
i have started motor's that sat for 5-6 years, alway's pull the plug's and lube it w something. squirt some oil in the plug hole's, let is sit. put some stabil, or fresh gas in the tank, check the coolant, then fire it up.
hoop
a bunch of old '90's cars
and an '06 RSX Type S
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