48ply1stcar Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Finally got a chance to install the engine today. I haven't tried to start it yet, just looking at it today. 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 5:30 PM 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 If it runs as good as it looks,you are in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD luxury liner Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 looks good keep us informed of progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb1949 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 The perfect color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reze Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 good luck. i try to start my engine in a few weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 ...given the thread title, I'm curious which parts you mixed-n-matched.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48ply1stcar Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Wayfarer The block is a 56 230, everything else is 53 - 218 6 volt positive ground, including the oil pick-up plumbing so that I could use the 53 oil pan. The 56 was supposed to be a temporary fix until I had my 53 motor rebuilt, but it took so much work that I had the 230 rebuilt instead. We know a brewer at DeSchutes Brewery, now maybe I have two reasons to visit Bend. Edited June 21, 2016 by 48ply1stcar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48ply1stcar Posted June 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Spent most of today getting the motor started. Now I have to find the dwell / Tachometer to do some fine tuning. Link to video. https://www.flickr.com/photos/129119984@N05/27873908681/in/dateposted/ Edited June 28, 2016 by 48ply1stcar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 Very Good! Strange how the carb make more noise than the fan....of course it could just be my hearing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48ply1stcar Posted June 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 I Found my Dwell / Tach meter this morning. Not enough time this morning in the next two days I get the timing light out and hook up the vacuum. Also use the air cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48ply1stcar Posted July 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Engine starts well now just like the other one did, but this one has real compression. My rebuilder said I should run the engine for about 15 minutes at 1000 rpm. Sunday I ran it for about 7 or 8 minutes and engine just slowed down and stopped. I was really nervous about the way it died, but it started right up yesterday. I'll by installing a new thermostat this week and let her rip again this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Did you check the fuel pressure and gas level? It's really easy to overlook some of the really basic stuff when you are all excited about a new engine start. Don't ask me how I know this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 Did you have the radiator connected and full of coolant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48ply1stcar Posted July 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 I did have coolant and a full radiator, albeit less than a 50/50, I even poured coolant directly into the block. Monday my day-off so I'll install the new thermostat and install the transmission and everything will be prefect. And I'll live happily ever-after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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