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LopezCarguy · 11-07-2014, 09:24 PM

Today I started the engine Joe Siril rebuilt for me down in Turlock Calif... it started on third crank..and yes it did die..who know due to what?? Carb..Distributor... but I got it going again and drove car around block... big step since this car is total ground up restoration and has not moved since 1958... this does not mean it is nearly finished.. not by long means.. but one big step along a long journey...

Fred K-OR · 11-07-2014, 09:30 PM

congratulation on your progress. Yes starting the engine for the first time after a rebuild is a big thing.

waxhead · 11-07-2014, 11:18 PM

Good news mate. I recently started my new engine from Joe also. Goes really well and I am more than pleased with it so far. Good luck with the car.

norway · 11-08-2014, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by LopezCarguy

Today I started the engine Joe Siril rebuilt for me down in Turlock Calif... it started on third crank..and yes it did die..who know due to what?? Carb..Distributor... but I got it going again and drove car around block... big step since this car is total ground up restoration and has not moved since 1958... this does not mean it is nearly finished.. not by long means.. but one big step along a long journey...

can you tell me how to start the engine for the first time since overhaul.
what first start oil, should the engine idle for 1 hour, and then let the engine cool off?. before i drive it careful around on country roads.

i will start my rebuilt ford model a 1929 pickup engine soon this Winter.

RonC · 11-08-2014, 07:01 AM

The engine shouldn't require any special running instructions. Start it let it warm up for a few minutes and then run it around the block for a few miles and check the head nut torque. The head nuts will loosen up as you drive it for the first several miles as the head gasket compresses from the heat. Don't push the engine to much under load until the head nuts stop loosing torque so you don't blow the gasket. After they settle you are all set. I would run whatever oil the rebuilder recommends and change it after 500 miles. I like to first fill the engine with at least a quart of oil through the distributor hole in the engine head. The engine does not need to wear in to operate properly if it is machined correctly.

P.S. · 11-08-2014, 09:32 AM

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Nice work, Lopez!! That thing runs like a sewing machine, doesn't it??

I have close to 4000 miles on my rebuild from Joe, and it still runs fantastic. Mine is in a 1931 Tudor sedan. Sure has plenty of power and never dies.

LopezCarguy · 11-08-2014, 05:14 PM

My wife is working on video of whole process and first drive...

Ross/Kzoo · 11-08-2014, 05:35 PM

Congratulations! You'll have many more milestones getting that car totally roadworthy. Savor the accomplishments.

Mitch//pa · 11-08-2014, 05:52 PM

Nice looking fwd to the video

Terry, NJ · 11-08-2014, 05:55 PM

Hi Norway! The engine should be started on Mineral oil and run for a few hours. The oil should then be changed to a normal 10/40 or 10/30. The engine should be accelerated a few times. I don't believe in idling too long .Once it's hot, Retorque the head. We use 55lbs here. I do not know how much that is with the metric system (About 25 Kilos?) when it cools down, retorque it again.
Terry

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Originally Posted by norway

can you tell me how to start the engine for the first time since overhaul.
what first start oil, should the engine idle for 1 hour, and then let the engine cool off?. before i drive it careful around on country roads.

i will start my rebuilt ford model a 1929 pickup engine soon this Winter.

Mitch//pa · 11-08-2014, 06:22 PM

[QUOTE=norway;977235]can you tell me how to start the engine for the first time since overhaul.
what first start oil, should the engine idle for 1 hour, and then let the engine cool off?. before i drive it careful around on country roads.

i will start my rebuilt ford model a 1929 pickup engine soon this Winter.[/QUOTE

Here are starting instructions from a reputable rebuilder
Didn't mean to infringe on the OP thread
http://antiqueenginerebuilding.com/INSTRUCTIONS.html

Purdy Swoft · 11-08-2014, 07:26 PM

Its always a thrill to start an engine after an overhaul.

11-07-2014, 09:24 PM	#1
LopezCarguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lopez Island, Wa. Posts: 276	New engine rebuild started Today I started the engine Joe Siril rebuilt for me down in Turlock Calif... it started on third crank..and yes it did die..who know due to what?? Carb..Distributor... but I got it going again and drove car around block... big step since this car is total ground up restoration and has not moved since 1958... this does not mean it is nearly finished.. not by long means.. but one big step along a long journey... __________________ The only thing worth learning is what you learn after you know it all !!

11-07-2014, 09:30 PM	#2
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: New engine rebuild started congratulation on your progress. Yes starting the engine for the first time after a rebuild is a big thing. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

11-07-2014, 11:18 PM	#3
waxhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Australia Posts: 346	Re: New engine rebuild started Good news mate. I recently started my new engine from Joe also. Goes really well and I am more than pleased with it so far. Good luck with the car.

11-08-2014, 07:01 AM	#5
RonC Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,868	Re: New engine rebuild started The engine shouldn't require any special running instructions. Start it let it warm up for a few minutes and then run it around the block for a few miles and check the head nut torque. The head nuts will loosen up as you drive it for the first several miles as the head gasket compresses from the heat. Don't push the engine to much under load until the head nuts stop loosing torque so you don't blow the gasket. After they settle you are all set. I would run whatever oil the rebuilder recommends and change it after 500 miles. I like to first fill the engine with at least a quart of oil through the distributor hole in the engine head. The engine does not need to wear in to operate properly if it is machined correctly.

11-08-2014, 09:32 AM	#6
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 1,696	Re: New engine rebuild started Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Nice work, Lopez!! That thing runs like a sewing machine, doesn't it?? I have close to 4000 miles on my rebuild from Joe, and it still runs fantastic. Mine is in a 1931 Tudor sedan. Sure has plenty of power and never dies.

11-08-2014, 05:14 PM	#7
LopezCarguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lopez Island, Wa. Posts: 276	Re: New engine rebuild started My wife is working on video of whole process and first drive... __________________ The only thing worth learning is what you learn after you know it all !!

11-08-2014, 05:35 PM	#8
Ross/Kzoo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richland Mi. Posts: 1,172	Re: New engine rebuild started Congratulations! You'll have many more milestones getting that car totally roadworthy. Savor the accomplishments.

11-08-2014, 05:52 PM	#9
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: New engine rebuild started Nice looking fwd to the video

11-08-2014, 06:22 PM	#11
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: New engine rebuild started [QUOTE=norway;977235]can you tell me how to start the engine for the first time since overhaul. what first start oil, should the engine idle for 1 hour, and then let the engine cool off?. before i drive it careful around on country roads. i will start my rebuilt ford model a 1929 pickup engine soon this Winter.[/QUOTE Here are starting instructions from a reputable rebuilder Didn't mean to infringe on the OP thread http://antiqueenginerebuilding.com/INSTRUCTIONS.html

11-08-2014, 07:26 PM	#12
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: New engine rebuild started Its always a thrill to start an engine after an overhaul.