First Start
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From: PNW
First Start Tomorrow I begin my swap of an iron LS3 clone into a '92 camper van, and other than pre lubing the oil pump and making sure I have oil pressure up to the lifters is there anything else that I should be aware of, or do y'all have any tips for my first start?
I feel like I've read nearly everything ever written about these engines and this particular swap, but anxiety can be a bugger sometimes. 😂
Thanks in advance!
I feel like I've read nearly everything ever written about these engines and this particular swap, but anxiety can be a bugger sometimes. 😂
Thanks in advance!
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It also may be helpful to look up the bug sprayer method of priming just to help get oil pressure up quicker on a new build.
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I like to pull the small hose at the coolant crossover under the TB and use that as the high point vent when filling, gets most of the air out, particularly if the front end is raised up a bit. I've really never had an issue with air pockets when filling an LS.
It also may be helpful to look up the bug sprayer method of priming just to help get oil pressure up quicker on a new build.
It also may be helpful to look up the bug sprayer method of priming just to help get oil pressure up quicker on a new build.
To be expected, this swap is kicking my *** with a bunch of little issues that one only discovers once they're into it. I thought I was pretty well prepped, but unfortunately that's not the case. At the very least I'm learning a ton, and am looking forward to the satisfaction of doing (most) of it myself.
Thanks again for the help!
