Initial Start-up

[FreeBeeTony]

Plan on starting my rebuild outside the boat a few time to check for leaks etc,
I have a full FWC'd system.
Plan on using water for initial start-ups...........any problems here?

 

[Bt Doctur]

Shouldn`t be a problem but remember to drain the block prior to refilling with A/F
Dont forget to pre-oil the motor too

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,...... Should be just Fine,....

 

[FreeBeeTony]

OK...........got the engine out of the basement (Videos for follow).
Final assembly has begun

 

[Lou C]

Looks great can't wait to see the vid!

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqGwhcw-wkc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJZHAWEiLiE

 

[Lou C]

You are the man Tony! I might not have the nerve to be behind that 700 lb engine, but you got 'er done!

 

[FreeBeeTony]

That was my son.......he's quite strong as you can see.....he basically picked up the front of the engine by himself!!

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Installed exhaust Msanifolds. The quality seems much higher than the GLM I Previusly had.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Should have mentioned the new manifolds were from Sierra.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Yer kid has balls of brass, No doubt,....

Lookin' Great, now let's hear it Run,.....

Did ya check the flatness of the manifold to riser joint on the manifolds,..??
That's the Problem I had with those GLM manifolds,....

 

[Lou C]

Well I hope you put a tarp over it we got 5" of snow here!
when I replaced my exhaust I used Barr Marine and the sealing surfaces were machined perfect.

 

[Lou C]

and now its pouring!
Hope we get some nice weather soon Tony, I have got to get my boat cover off and do some interior work, install a brand new Holley 4 barrel and tune it up.....

 

[FreeBeeTony]

I'm trying to get something done each night after work no matter how small.

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Right before adding oil I noticed I neglected to install the oil dip stick.
This required the removal of the starboard manifold.
When I went to install the tube it was blocked..........after many 4-letter words my son and I lifted the engine off my homemade cradle with the hoist and dropped the pan.........kinda knew what I was going to find.
I installed the windage tray incorrectly.........not a catastrophe but annoying!
After correcting that I rechecked the tube fitment......now it hits the oil pick up.
I replaced the oil pump and pick-up during the rebuild......the old one must have been different.
I installed a Melling M55 pump and 55S pick-up..........I know the previous one was also a Melling, not sure of the number.

Can anyone shed any light here?

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Maybe I had a M55A pump and 55S1 pick-up?

 

[hoowahfun]

That's a lot of dedication to move an engine in and out of a basement like that. Hope it all pays off!

Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqGwhcw-wkc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJZHAWEiLiE

 

[scoflaw]

pickup to bottom of oil pan clearance is a biggie

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Ordered a M55a pump and 55S1 pick-up today.........thinking that was installed previously.
M55A is a higher pressure pump and comes with a lower pressure spring...........should I replace w/the lower pressure spring?

 

[Lou C]

Tony it might be worth a trip over to SK Speed and ask Kevin what he thinks...