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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:33 PM
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About to start my motor up for the first time since the rebuild and was wondering if it is okay to just start up and drive. It was a complete rebuild but was only bored .005" over for a cleanup for the new pistons. The only things different now are 241 heads, Diamond -9.6cc pistons, new rods, and all new gaskets and some new sensors. Still have all my old bolt-ons on so am I good to just fire it up? Will I need a tune before I go anywhere?
Hopefully someone can chime in quick I'm excited as hell!
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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I think it would be OK to start and drive it with just those changes. I wouldn't get on it hard without knowing where the AFR was though.
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Old Jun 5, 2011 | 10:58 PM
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Well **** that plan I guess...
Had it all ready to go, turned it over with the fuel pump fuse out to get the oil going, and got it ready to fire up. Next thing I know I hear the fuel pump priming and a splash of liquid hitting the floor. Son of a bitch...
Both o-rings in my feed line took a dump and sprayed fuel everywhere. Tried to fit a couple new ones in but couldn't get them to go. Another day, another challenge I guess. Anyone ever had to replace these before? They are a pain in the ***.
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