2001 5.7 vortec carbed.
I am ready to start my engine for the first time after rebuild. It sits on a cradle, water and gas are hooked up. Exhaust is assembled, including the Y-pipe to divert the water output away. Mechanical oil pressure sensor is connected to the spare port in remote oil filter bracket. Have a laser remote heat sensor to keep track of the engine temprerature. Hooked up a multimeter with induction pickup to read the RPM. I have also rigged a remote starter control exactly as described by Don S., special thanks for the idea to use a lighted ignition switch, it works great and helps a lot. Starter turns the engine just fine.
I am pretty much ready to scare the neighbors with the unmuffled sound of 350, but that's my first time, so there's a couple of questions:
- After the first start, I need to keep my RPM at 2000 for about 20 minutes. Is there a standard, or just simple and smart way to control the throttle when the engine is out of the boat? Probably not a good idea to hold it by hand all this time.
- When I filled the fresh water system, it only took 16 quarts of coolant. The manual says it should take 20. I use the radiator cap with a lever, so should I just touch the lever to relieve pressure, and backfill after the operation temp is reached?
I am sure there are other important things need to be watched, any shared experience will be greatly appreciated.
I am ready to start my engine for the first time after rebuild. It sits on a cradle, water and gas are hooked up. Exhaust is assembled, including the Y-pipe to divert the water output away. Mechanical oil pressure sensor is connected to the spare port in remote oil filter bracket. Have a laser remote heat sensor to keep track of the engine temprerature. Hooked up a multimeter with induction pickup to read the RPM. I have also rigged a remote starter control exactly as described by Don S., special thanks for the idea to use a lighted ignition switch, it works great and helps a lot. Starter turns the engine just fine.
I am pretty much ready to scare the neighbors with the unmuffled sound of 350, but that's my first time, so there's a couple of questions:
- After the first start, I need to keep my RPM at 2000 for about 20 minutes. Is there a standard, or just simple and smart way to control the throttle when the engine is out of the boat? Probably not a good idea to hold it by hand all this time.
- When I filled the fresh water system, it only took 16 quarts of coolant. The manual says it should take 20. I use the radiator cap with a lever, so should I just touch the lever to relieve pressure, and backfill after the operation temp is reached?
I am sure there are other important things need to be watched, any shared experience will be greatly appreciated.
