DollyDodge Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Posted January 12, 2015 He says the pressure pot (I think that is what he called it) screws into one of the oil pressure ports on the block. I haven't seen it yet, he told me to come get it when I was ready to start the engine and if I wanted he would come help me with the start up. Like I said it is all new to me too. Quote
DollyDodge Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Posted January 12, 2015 Don, your link sounds like what the machine shop is telling me to do with his pressure pot. Pre lubing is what he called it. He said he primed the oil pump and all parts but says the pre lube is really important. Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted January 12, 2015 Report Posted January 12, 2015 I see a pre-lube system. One thing about how I was suggesting you go about this is that if you turn it over until you get oil pressure at the gauge you have confirmation that the oil pump has a prime and is working. I would be keen to know this. Going through this process will also perform a pre-lube.. Jeff Quote
DollyDodge Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Posted January 13, 2015 Jeff, I think I will do both, your system and the prelube. Quote
Young Ed Posted January 13, 2015 Report Posted January 13, 2015 Jeff, I think I will do both, your system and the prelube. I would think you could do the prelube and then turn the engine over to check that it can maintain oil pressure. 1 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted January 13, 2015 Report Posted January 13, 2015 I would think you could do the prelube and then turn the engine over to check that it can maintain oil pressure. This would be a good way to be certain it is ready for the big moment.. And it probably wouldn't hurt to have the re builder present either. Jeff Quote
DollyDodge Posted January 15, 2015 Author Report Posted January 15, 2015 Here is the pressure pot for the pre lube. Kind of cool. Distributor arrived this week from VPW, what a gorgeous rebuild!. Plan is to spend Monday getting DD running. 2 Quote
DollyDodge Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Posted January 19, 2015 Great balls of fire.....it RUNS!!!! Dolly Dodge fired and ran on the first start attempt. I had a few leaks around the waterpump(whivch I installed) but those are now resolved. Very exciting, I will post a video tomorrow. I can't believe it. 3 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted January 19, 2015 Report Posted January 19, 2015 That is wonderful. Viva DollyDodge! Jeff 1 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted January 19, 2015 Report Posted January 19, 2015 Woo Hoo!! Great news. Stay tuned for the NEW Adventures of Dolly Dodge, coming soon to a computer monitor near you. 1 Quote
DollyDodge Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Posted January 20, 2015 Here is the link to the first start! 8 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 20, 2015 Report Posted January 20, 2015 (edited) Thats the happiest dodge truck owner I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job on the engine rebuild and R&R! Edited January 20, 2015 by Dodgeb4ya 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Posted January 20, 2015 Did you break the engine in right away? Sounds good! 1 Quote
Brent B3B Posted January 20, 2015 Report Posted January 20, 2015 very cool! you might want to call someone if that smile doesn't go away after about three days 1 Quote
Desotodav Posted January 20, 2015 Report Posted January 20, 2015 What a proud moment! Sounds good too.Look forward to seeing some new adventures for DD. 1 Quote
DollyDodge Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Posted January 20, 2015 Here is a link to the engine running after it had warmed up. The first video during the first start it was about 32 degrees outside so I had it running with throttle and choke while it warmed up. this video is after it warmed up, and I adjusted the idle and idle mix. It really does sound good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baYk60Ca4hs&feature=youtu.be 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Posted January 20, 2015 DD did you do a engine break in then? Personally I think it's vital to do so. Quote
48Dodger Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 DD did you do a engine break in then? Personally I think it's vital to do so. Break in beliefs seem to changed concerning the old engines as well as the new engines over the years. To me, the main thing is to give the rings a chance to settle in without the burden of a heavy load. The thought is 1/2 hour varing rpms under 2500, change the oil and change the oil after 50 miles of light driving, then change again after 500 miles.....then its done. Honestly, the load put on a fun truck might never see a real load it was orginally meant for...ever! So a well tuned carb that doesn't wash out the oil off the cylinders during the first start up....a few nice sunday drives...a few frequent oil changes, and keep it tuned up, should do it. IMO 48D 2 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Posted January 21, 2015 Break in beliefs seem to changed concerning the old engines as well as the new engines over the years. To me, the main thing is to give the rings a chance to settle in without the burden of a heavy load. The thought is 1/2 hour varing rpms under 2500, change the oil and change the oil after 50 miles of light driving, then change again after 500 miles.....then its done. Honestly, the load put on a fun truck might never see a real load it was orginally meant for...ever! So a well tuned carb that doesn't wash out the oil off the cylinders during the first start up....a few nice sunday drives...a few frequent oil changes, and keep it tuned up, should do it. IMO 48D to me part of the break in is to get the engine up to temp and get everything nice and hot and moving....LISTEN for anything "off"...get the timing down...tappets, etc. Then after it's been run inspect the oil for anything that doesn't belong. Also gets all the assembly gunk cleaned off surfaces. Just my opinion. Quote
DollyDodge Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Posted January 25, 2015 Transmission and clutch in today, both work, yippie! 3 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 25, 2015 Report Posted January 25, 2015 I sure like the way you focus on attention to painting details like which washers and bolts to paint,clean no paint ground surfaces ect! Attention to detail... so important! Lubing bolt threads, making sure all grease fittings are greased, lubing the speedo head, door latches ect.. all this will make sure you are good to go on the road! Like the factory part# on the bell housing too. Quote
DollyDodge Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Posted January 25, 2015 I have tried to do a nice job on details, wish I had the funds to do the body, but for now I at least got the mechanical stuff fixed, and the interior. I have been lubing all bolts as I put them in as saw on another poat someone recomended that. As far as the posts on break in. Marv, at the machine shop told me to warm it up, change rpms (not just idle), since it isn't drivable yet. He also had me use an additive high in zinc, which is to be changed at 1000 miles. It sounds amazing at all levels, no rattle or clanking anywhere:) 2 Quote
DollyDodge Posted January 26, 2015 Author Report Posted January 26, 2015 Hi all: I converted my PowerPoint presentation on Dolly Dodge to video if you all want to have a look at it. I did the slide advance fairly quickly since there are so many slides. So sometimes it is hard to read the captions unless you pause the video. YouTube is still processing the video, but it should be up in an hour or so. http://youtu.be/H_QYQQxl9r8 Quote
1TonDirtyMopar Posted January 26, 2015 Report Posted January 26, 2015 She's looking great! One stop closer to getting on the road again! Btw DD Where'd you pick up your clutch and pressure plate from? I'm on the hunt for one for my truck. Quote
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