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04-14-2022, 08:56 PM | #1 |
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first start
hey all. I am going to check fuel pump and lines tomorrow. motor has not ran for five years. what should I do before trying to start the motor?
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04-15-2022, 04:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: first start
I was in the same boat with my first start. I pulled the fuel rails off. They were full of stale gas. Then I decided to go with new fuel injectors and not chance the old ones being fouled.
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04-15-2022, 04:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: first start
I pull the fuel pump relay fuse and crank the engine until I see oil pressure. Some use a pre-oiler to prime the oil pump.
Then I plug in the fuse and turn the key just to on and listen fuel for the fuel pump turn on for a few seconds and then turn off. I typically don't put water in the radiator on first start in case I have an issue. Then I just start it. If you have everything in order you will be shocked at how quickly it will start. Look for fuel/oil leaks. Run for 10-15 seconds and then shut it off. If everything is good add coolant. Make sure you don't have any air trapped in the engine. Good luck. |
04-18-2022, 10:58 AM | #4 |
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Re: first start
Pull the oil galley plug and pressurize the oil system until you see oil at rockers before cranking.
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04-18-2022, 12:59 PM | #5 |
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Re: first start
My buddy did this. He used the port above the oil filter and pumped in 5 qts of oil using a inexpensive weed sprayer. You can buy a new cover with a port on it to replace the factory one above the oil filter. Plug it when done.
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04-18-2022, 11:36 AM | #6 |
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Re: first start
The schrader valve at the end of the fuel rail can be depressed with a plastic bag over it.
When the fuel pump runs (for 3 seconds with key on no start) you can get the air out and any old fuel. The bad news is this typically only clears one fuel rail. I just pulled the coil power plugs on each side of the motor and cranked it till I saw oil pressure on the gauge. Always fun to have an engine start. The FI engines typically start right up no mater how long they have sat. |
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