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Rebuilt engine startup

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by haighfam, Feb 27, 2010.

  1. Feb 27, 2010
    haighfam

    haighfam Member

    Paradise, CA
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    My project progress has been slow, but the engine I rebuilt 7 years ago is back in the restored chassis. Any pointers on what to do on startup? I have been injecting a little engine oil in the cylinders and rolling it over every few months.

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    haighfam, Feb 27, 2010
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  2. Feb 27, 2010
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

    Western MA
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    prime the oil pump and when it first starts, let the thermostat open up. looks awesome BTW.

    make sure its in neutral (started my rolling chassis up and forgot to check :rofl: but not the first start up)
     
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    garage gnome, Feb 27, 2010
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  3. Feb 27, 2010
    kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

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    first startup on a f134, I would fill the radiator without the thermostat in place, to make sure the head fills with coolant. or drill a 1/8 inch hole in the outer rim of the thermostat so it can bleed the air out.

    maybe take the spark plugs out and whirl it over with the starter untill the oil psi comes up. thats about it.

    looks good by the way:beer:
     
    kaiser_willys, Feb 27, 2010
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