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Topic: I'm going to start her tonight.
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skiwater
Journeyman Posts: 12
From: Utah
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-17-2002 11:40 AM
   
Hello everyone,
I've lurked around here reading alot more than I've contributed, but I really enjoy the forum and have found alot of usefull information. Tonight is the night I'm finally going to fire up my stroker for the first time. I don't know why I'm posting this other than hoping you'll wish me luck. It is a lot of time and money invested and I'm nervous. So, with that said (I'm not sure what "that" is) wish me luck.------------------
'68 coupe
302 stroked to 347
Edelbrock performer rpm aluminum heads ported and polished
edelbrock rpm airgap intake
Holley HP 750
Hooker super comp headers
.355 posi rear
Mcleod clutch
Tremec 3550
MSD ignition
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 631
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 12-17-2002 11:42 AM
Very  !! Good luck!!What cam are you running? Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 27815
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-17-2002 11:50 AM
Good luck!  Do you have everything set so it will immediately fire up and run at 2500 or so for 20-30 minutes to run your cam in? Timing where it should be and the carb full of fuel? Don't forget to pressurize your oil system first. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 Be sure to remember our sponsors, Mustangs Plus, NPD, and Osborn Reproductions.
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skiwater
Journeyman Posts: 12
From: Utah
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-17-2002 12:02 PM
I'm going to prime the oil pump right before I start it. I'm hoping that the timing is close enough that I can get it to just fire and run to break in the cam. I'm running a holley blue electric fuel pump so I should be able to just hit the switch and have fuel to the carb. Right? I feel stupid but I can't remember my cam specs right now. It has been quite a while getting this whole thing done. It is an Isky somewhere around .500 lift but I can't remember the duration.------------------
'68 coupe
302 stroked to 347
Edelbrock performer rpm aluminum heads ported and polished
edelbrock rpm airgap intake
Holley HP 750
Hooker super comp headers
.355 posi rear
Mcleod clutch
Tremec 3550
MSD ignition
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 287
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 12-17-2002 12:10 PM
Oh man .... I think a lot of us know this gut twisting feeling at that very moment when you turn the key !
Isn't it interesting how all this time, money and effort boils down to this fraction of a second !
Anyway I don't want to stress you out anymore.
Best of luck tonight
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Tim65GT
Journeyman Posts: 5
From: Lexington, KY, USA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 12-17-2002 12:15 PM
Sounds like fun! I love hearing a new motor fire up for the first time.  Good luck, and let us know how it goes.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 4912
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 12-17-2002 12:31 PM
GOOD LUCK!And make sure the timing isn't 180 degrees out.  This is the most common start up problem.
SteveW
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67coupe
Gearhead Posts: 295
From: dallas NC usa
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 12-17-2002 01:54 PM
ill second steve im the worlds worst to do that whernver i pull a dist but anyway good luck ------------------
Josh
67 coupe with 351c
8.41 in the 1/8
1.90 60'
at 82.03 mph
94 Explorer
30 model A currently rustbucket
in process 67 convt with efi 5.0 and t5
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 7430
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-17-2002 02:03 PM
I've done the 180 degrees out once.
Good luck on your 1st start up.Take a some time before you fire to make sure everything is hooked up right.And see that you have Oil and Gas too.Dont laugh I've seen guys fire up new motors but forgot to put the oil in.And the forgot to hook up the fuel line.I did that one when I changed the jets on my holley.Dam thing just cranked and cranked.Get look at the fuel line about a foot from the carb.
Any ways take your time,and I hope all gose well.SCOOP ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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66bluefb
Gearhead Posts: 242
From: Okla.City,Okla.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 12-17-2002 09:56 PM
Good luck,I know that feeling of firing up a motor for the first time.After it starts and is running at around 2,000 rpm or so and the oil pressure is good you can just sit back with a big smile untill the 20 minutes is up.------------------
http://ourworld.cs.com/blagintony/myhomepage/auto.html
86-302 HO bored .030 over crank .010 under
B-303 cam ,harland sharp roller rockers
performer rpm intake, 625 carter
66-289 heads, ported with 160-194 valves, 3 angle valve job
4 speed toploader
pony seats
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FloJoe
Gearhead Posts: 462
From: Port Orange, FL, USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-17-2002 11:13 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
Do you have everything set so it will immediately fire up and run at 2500 or so for 20-30 minutes to run your cam in? Timing where it should be and the carb full of fuel?
How do you set it up for that??? ------------------
Joe Fields
68 Fastback 289ci bored .030 over
C-4
"Never fry bacon in the nude.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 2358
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-18-2002 08:55 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
I've done the 180 degrees out once.
I think I've done that more than once  
quote:
Originally posted by FloJoe:
How do you set it up for that???
Prime oiling system first.
Verify compression stroke on #1 cylinder, set at TDC -15*, stab the distributor to #1. Verify camshaft firing order (per spec card), wire the cap accordingly in the proper direction of rotation.
If using a mechanical fuel pump, you can spin the motor over without spark plugs to quickly fill the carb with fuel. Have a timing light hooked up and ready to go, keeping the cords plenty clear of the fan blades, pump the pedal a few times, hold your sac, and fire 'er up If breaking in a flat tappet cam, bring rpm's up immediately to 2500+, check timing (should be 32-34*~ish), watch temp gauge, listen closely, continue with camshaft break-in per manufacturer recommendation Note: Make sure you've got plenty of ventilation. I like to park a great big industrial fan in front of the car just for safety. It blows lots of air through the radiator of a sitting-still car, and helps to clear exhaust gasses. ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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skiwater
Journeyman Posts: 12
From: Utah
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 12-18-2002 10:57 AM
Primed the oil pump. Cycled the electric pump a few times ensuring gas to carb. Checked for any fuel leaks. Cranked her over and she fired!! Ran great through the entire break in of the cam. Only had one small leak from the coolant temp. sensor. I have a dakota digital dash and they reccomended not using teflon tape or pipe dope on the fittings or the sensor wouldn't ground. I followed the directions but now I'll pull it and use the teflon tape. It should still work and I'll hopefully lose my leaker. As many of you on here are aware, it is a great feeling when it comes to life for the first time.------------------
'68 coupe
302 stroked to 347
Edelbrock performer rpm aluminum heads ported and polished
edelbrock rpm airgap intake
Holley HP 750
Hooker super comp headers
.355 posi rear
Mcleod clutch
Tremec 3550
MSD ignition
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-18-2002 11:15 AM
quote:
Originally posted by skiwater:
Primed the oil pump. Cycled the electric pump a few times ensuring gas to carb. Checked for any fuel leaks. Cranked her over and she fired!! Ran great through the entire break in of the cam. Only had one small leak from the coolant temp. sensor. I have a dakota digital dash and they reccomended not using teflon tape or pipe dope on the fittings or the sensor wouldn't ground. I followed the directions but now I'll pull it and use the teflon tape. It should still work and I'll hopefully lose my leaker. As many of you on here are aware, it is a great feeling when it comes to life for the first time.
Please do not put teflon tape on the coolent sensor your dash works on a remote ground system!!! Use pipe dope or liquid teflon. I have seen a few Dig systems damaged that way.
Congrads on your new born....
Its a nice feeling... Now you can sleep at night.
Rene
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1970 Boss 302
1990 Taurus SHO
1985 Mustang GT 351W
1995 Land rover Disco
1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car)
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Pierre
Gearhead Posts: 287
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 12-18-2002 12:37 PM
Congratulations !!! Now is the time to relax and have a beer
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