bi22le
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| posted on 16/4/11 at 10:04 AM |
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First start up after winter. What should I do?
Hi all,
I will be starting the car for the first time this weekend since last summer, about 5-6 months.
I have changed oil and filters but dont know how to prime the oil for the engine.
Its a 4age 20 V
Any ideas?
What else should I do or check before cranking?
I will check electrics and gauges to make sure they work and obviously ill bolt check. Its just the engine im not sure about. I don't want to
cause loads of damage in about 20 mins!!
I will run it in gear up on axle stands until the water and oil get to temp and check all cooling.
Cheers
Biz
[Edited on 16/4/11 by bi22le]
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 16/4/11 at 10:13 AM |
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I can't see that there should be any issues. As long as it was running fine last year and you've checked all the fluids etc. Just chek the
oil pressure comes up OK and there are no obvious leaks.
After all, I've read that some engines have sat for 2 or 3 years and people still get them running after a few minutes of common sense
checks.
Just don't giver it beans until your happy.
HTH
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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bi22le
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| posted on 16/4/11 at 10:22 AM |
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I have read how to get pressure out, does this sound correct?
Take one plug out to allow stress free turn over, Disconnect coil to prevent plug.
Then turn over and watch the gauge.
Fingers crossed, if the electrics are ok it will be going in the next couple of hours.
Please wish me luck all, I'm actually quite nervous, never done this sort of thing before!!
Biz
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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big-vee-twin
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| posted on 16/4/11 at 10:26 AM |
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When I start my bike after the winter I put the key in and press the button, No issue really
Duratec Engine is fitted, MS2 Extra V3 is assembled and tested, engine running, car now built. IVA passed 26/02/2016
http://www.triangleltd.com
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 16/4/11 at 10:30 AM |
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Hook up battery
Put key in
Make sure you have fuel
And turn key
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ReMan
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| posted on 16/4/11 at 11:28 AM |
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Start it up, warm it up then take it out and thrash it 
www.plusnine.co.uk
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 16/4/11 at 11:53 AM |
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If worried about the oil pressure, yep, take out plugs and whizz the engine over for a few seconds. Coil disconnected a good idea.
But as it is a short time that it was last running (try 17 years!) then I wouldn't worry.
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StrikerChris
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| posted on 16/4/11 at 02:08 PM |
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Most 60 plate cars will have stood longer than that,and they get started thrashed across a field to the transporter!just check your core plugs after
that cold spell we had.
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bi22le
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| posted on 16/4/11 at 02:33 PM |
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cheers for all the feedback peeps.
Its all running cool.
My temp gauges arnt working though which is a pig. Sender units are fine and fan kicks in.
Now I have to see if there is an random issue with Smiths gauges.
Thanks all
Biz
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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