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After initially firing your engine-time it. Have your timing light ready and the distributor
hold-down clamp loosened.
Two musts when installing an air-cleaner-a gasket under the air-cleaner and a clean
filter. Another must is the fresh-air duct. Make sure yours is connected and in good condition.
Duct tape is the best thing for making repairs.
Engine Run-In Preparation-What you do
prior to starting and running your newly
rebuilt engine will ensure a long life for
your engine. The first 30 minutes of
running are the most critical for a new
engine. The rules are, once the engine is
fired, it should be kept running at no less
than 1500 RPM, be well lubricated and
cooled. Lubrication is particularly important
to the camshaft. This is why the
engine should not be slow idled under
any circumstances during its initial running.
Shut it down first.
If the cam lobes aren't drenched in oil
during run-in, it's quite possible that
some will be damaged. This means tearing
your engine down, so I'm certain you
don't want this situation. As for cooling,
your car will be stationary, and consequently,
not getting full air flow through
the radiator. This is aggravated by the
fact that a new engine generates more
heat than one which is broken in, due to
internal friction caused by tighter clearances.
During run-in, you will notice that
engine RPM will increase gradually as the
engine runs, indicating that the engine is
loosening up.
Before firing your engine, have two
items on hand. If you have an automatic
transmission and have drained its torque
convertor, you'll need four quarts of ATF
(automatic-transmission fluid) Type-F-
Type CJ after 1976. Also, have your
timing light hooked up so you can set
timing immediately after it fires. Fluid is
important because the front pump will
fill the torque converter once the engine
After completing your preliminary engine
running, drain the cooling system and
recharge it with a good mix of anti-freeze.
In addition to its anti-corrosive qualities it
will also prolong water-pump-seal life and
let your engine operate at a higher temperature
before boiling.
Tightenlng hood bolts after linlng up hinges
to marks on the hood. It should fit perfectly
the first time, or as well as it did before
removing it.
If your engine has a mechanical cam, eight
rocker-arm clips like these from Mr.
Gasket will deflect hot oil from your arms,
clean engine and engine compartment
while you set valve clearances. Buy them
at a speed shop.