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Charles Reese · 06-30-2013, 11:40 AM

OK, seems I’m finally at that exciting milestone of the first engine start up/carb adjustment.

Given my slight OCD, I would like to put together a ‘checklist’ of ‘must do’ items to recheck prior to the first attempt. Goal is to not setback (or destroy) the past 13+ years of love/effort on this journey. I’m open to even the obvious (i.e., take out of gear) hints.

Thanks to everyone for your continued support and encouragement.

Tom F OHIO · 06-30-2013, 11:52 AM

I looked mine over slowly and made sure that I did not forget any bolts or nuts. Made sure everything was hooked back up properly. Check the oil and water.
Good Luck
Tom.....

TinCup · 06-30-2013, 12:38 PM

Charles I know you are anxious but take your time and double check everything. I am guessing you prelubed everything with assembly lube. I would make sure I poured the first quart down the distributor shaft hole to make sure the mains get oil in the first spin up. Good luck make us Okies proud!

James Rogers · 06-30-2013, 01:52 PM

Try this.
http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com/Installation.html

Charles Reese · 06-30-2013, 02:21 PM

Prelube: YES

, during assembly
Oil/dist: YES

, done but will redo just before first attempt
make us Okies proud! major part of my overall goal is to get a 'finished' photo to the previous owner's grandson before he/I depart ...

Charles Reese · 06-30-2013, 02:23 PM

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Mr. Rogers: good stuff, just what i need, many thanks ...

TomZ · 07-01-2013, 10:39 AM

So how did it go? Inquiring minds want to know...

Steve Plucker · 07-01-2013, 08:40 PM

How did you fair Charles?

It is always a great moment when one starts his or her Model A for the first time.

Pluck

glenn in camino · 07-01-2013, 09:30 PM

Don't let it just sit there and idle. Rev it up and down several times to seat the rings. Then you're ready to drive it at varying speeds. If the rings seat properly your engine will have max power and will not spit oil out the filler tube.

Charles Reese · 07-02-2013, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

How did you fair Charles?

It is always a great moment when one starts his or her Model A for the first time.

Pluck

Life has gotten in the way once again

... will post my big smile (hopefully) when I 'get er done' ...

thanks to everyone for the encouragment ... (and years of support!)

06-30-2013, 11:40 AM	#1
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	First Engine Start !! OK, seems I’m finally at that exciting milestone of the first engine start up/carb adjustment. Given my slight OCD, I would like to put together a ‘checklist’ of ‘must do’ items to recheck prior to the first attempt. Goal is to not setback (or destroy) the past 13+ years of love/effort on this journey. I’m open to even the obvious (i.e., take out of gear) hints. Thanks to everyone for your continued support and encouragement.

06-30-2013, 11:52 AM	#2
Tom F OHIO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 593	Re: First Engine Start !! I looked mine over slowly and made sure that I did not forget any bolts or nuts. Made sure everything was hooked back up properly. Check the oil and water. Good Luck Tom.....

06-30-2013, 12:38 PM	#3
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: First Engine Start !! Charles I know you are anxious but take your time and double check everything. I am guessing you prelubed everything with assembly lube. I would make sure I poured the first quart down the distributor shaft hole to make sure the mains get oil in the first spin up. Good luck make us Okies proud! __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

06-30-2013, 01:52 PM	#4
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: First Engine Start !! Try this. http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com/Installation.html __________________ http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com/

06-30-2013, 02:21 PM	#5
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	Re: First Engine Start !! Prelube: YES, during assembly Oil/dist: YES, done but will redo just before first attempt make us Okies proud! major part of my overall goal is to get a 'finished' photo to the previous owner's grandson before he/I depart ...

06-30-2013, 02:23 PM	#6
Charles Reese Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 882	Re: First Engine Start !! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Mr. Rogers: good stuff, just what i need, many thanks ...

07-01-2013, 10:39 AM	#7
TomZ Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central NH Posts: 12	Re: First Engine Start !! So how did it go? Inquiring minds want to know... __________________ 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Fordor/Murray

07-01-2013, 08:40 PM	#8
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: First Engine Start !! How did you fair Charles? It is always a great moment when one starts his or her Model A for the first time. Pluck

07-01-2013, 09:30 PM	#9
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: First Engine Start !! Don't let it just sit there and idle. Rev it up and down several times to seat the rings. Then you're ready to drive it at varying speeds. If the rings seat properly your engine will have max power and will not spit oil out the filler tube.