Guys,
I sent this message last week and I am hoping by sending it again that you
guys will notice and help me out as per usual. (Thanks Mike Klepp for your
tip on getting the oil pump engaged for a bit to spread the oil around
inside the engine.)
I am in the final stages of installing my rebuilt 216 into my '46 3/4 ton
pickup and I need help with four things:
1. How do I orient the flywheel so that the timing mark is in the right
place?
2. I would like to roughly set the valves. Can I set them to the specs for
a hot engine before I start it for the first time so that the valves are
close and the engine will fire?
3. I am thinking that I will static time the engine so that I can get the
timing close. Is the right thing to do?
4. Any other tips for a first time do-it-yourselfer in getting the new
engine in and running correctly?
Michael Lubitz
'46 3/4 ton stock pickup named "Buddy"
'49 three window hot rod
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