priming new engine
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priming new engine i built a 408,brand new cast iron 04 6.0 gm block & lunati engine kit!
what should the bearing clearance be & how to prime the motor! thanks in advance!
what should the bearing clearance be & how to prime the motor! thanks in advance!
I primed my 383 by disconnecting all the fuel injector plugs, and disconnecting the coil pack plugs. then I used the starter to turn the motor about 10-15 times. Checked/topped off my fluids, turned the motor about 10-15 times. Checked/topped off the fluids, hooked the injectors and coil pack back up, and fired her up. Keep a close eye on your oil pressure. Mine was 70psi right away, then I shut her down, and checked the fluids again.
I sugest running open headers for the first start. Makes it all more worth it as well as waking your neighbors up!
I sugest running open headers for the first start. Makes it all more worth it as well as waking your neighbors up!
