Jim Davis,
I sympathize with your leak during cam bedding. I finally got "Triosan"
my TR6/Toyota [tranny]/Nissan [diff] to start yesterday. Long story on
why it would not for two weeks that end with DPO rewired ignition switch
and the net was no power to the computer [HMX crank fired ignition
module] during starter motor engagement.
Fired right up when wired to solve the problem.. Ran it at 200 or so for
maybe 3 minutes when I noticed a copious amount of oil coming out the
Valve cover gasket. When going to get a rag to do mopping, my co-worker
calmly announce I had a fire and better shut if off [hot oil on hot
headers]. Immediately did this and tried no more running as I had to
let it cool and then better adhere the valve cover gasket. I think I am
also going to dispense with the exterior rocker cover oil line -- just
too much up there.
So, now it starts, hope I have not killed the cam by short bedding, but
for sure all the cam lube is gone by now. Exhaust pipes, alignment,
dyno next weekend, track the next. Can hardly wait.
Chuck
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2003 14:20:31 -0500
From: "Jim Davis" <jdavis344@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Fuel pump leaking
It's always a bit scary for me to fire up a freshly built engine, and
yesterday was no exception as I turned the key on CF37325U (having
previously cranked it without plugs to get oil pressure) and after a few
revolutions it tried to fire. A little help from the choke and she fired
right up. I intended to run her for 20 minutes at 2000 rpm to bed in the
cam and lifters, but after 10 minutes I smelled fuel and noticed the
fuel pump was leaking so I shut her down to investigate. Amazingly, this
was the only leak from the engine! I fully expected to see a drop or two
from somewhere but I guess 10 minutes is not long enough for any oil to
find it's way to freedom.
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