Well it runs! Still needs some "sorting" and I haven't driven it yet, but will
real soon.
I want to thank everyone for their help.
I have a couple of questions but I'll send them as separate messages.
Larry
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgb-v8@autox.team.net]On
>Behalf Of Jim Stuart
>Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 11:06 PM
>To: Larry Hoy
>Cc: MG V8 List
>Subject: Re: Progress update
>
>
>BEST OF LUCK!!!!!
>
>
>Jim
>
>Larry Hoy wrote:
>
>> >You can spin the engine 'till next Fri. & still not get oil pressure.
>> Hopefully, you packed the oil pump gears with the extra jar of Vaseline.
>>
>> Yep, I got my engine "built" so I took the oil pump apart and made sure.
>>
>> > If so, the best way toprime your engine is with a piece of 1/2"
>steel rod or a
>> large
>> >straight screwdriver with the handle cut off....
>>
>> My friend, Al Wulf came over on Friday to help me, he carried in a
>"tool" he got
>> from some parts store for a small block Chevy. Yes, it's an "oil pressure
>> cranking tool". I think he said he paid $6.00 for it. So I get to use it
>> first, since his car is about two weeks behind mine!
>>
>> > If your oil pump has not been "Vaselined", you may never get oil pressure.
>> Voice of experience.
>>
>> That's how we gain wisdom!
>>
>> I've got oil in the engine, coolant in the engine/radiator, Dextron
>in the T-5,
>> just finished all the heater plumbing, cooling fan is installed.
>>
>> Tonight I crawl under it and hook up the starter wires, get oil pressure,
>> install the distributor and spark plug wires, check cooling fan
>operation, stare
>> at the car for awhile (it's a Zen thing), and go to bed. Tomorrow
>a.m. I crank
>> it up. In stall the hood and go for a ride.
>>
>> Wish me luck!
>>
>> Larry
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