iiyama
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 08:24 PM |
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First start
Ok guys, two minds always better then one, or in this case loads of minds better then mine!
Getting close to the first start, so Im looking for a check list before I press the button. Think Ive got most of it covered but there is far more
experience on here then Ive got so back to the first paragraph!!!
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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eccsmk
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 08:29 PM |
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for me i checked oil water fuel then just went for it !!
the best part of the built for me
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Kev99
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 08:44 PM |
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Same as me then
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iiyama
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 08:54 PM |
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pretty much what I had in mind then!!!
However as Im running a dry sump on the busa I wondered how to make sure oil is where it should be. Probably should have mentioned this before!!!! 
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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matt.c
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| posted on 23/3/08 at 09:47 PM |
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checked fuel and then checked oil pressure and stood back with a fire extinguisher in hand while the key was turned. Lucky it didn't catch on
fire as i couldnt get the pin out of the extinguisher any way!!
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Gezza
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 06:10 AM |
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Hi, before my first start on my dry sump busa i took all plugs out and slackend the banjo bolt on oil feed to cam box, cranked engine over to ensure
oil pressure, then tried to start and away it went first time, hope this helps
gerry
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iiyama
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 11:07 AM |
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Thanks Gerry, Im liking that idea!!!
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moochofun
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 03:30 PM |
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Sounds like your on the right track.
My method is:
Check oil, water & fuel levels.
Take plugs out, turn over to get oil pressure up.
Put plugs back. Fire up and bring up to temperature. Checking for any leaks.
Shut down, check oil and water levels and refill as necessary.
Start up and bring to temperature again. Check for leaks. Shut down and check fluids refilling as necessary.
Go for blat.
Check fluid levels on return.
Try to wipe off smile
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iiyama
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 03:36 PM |
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What about fuel pressure?
I want to try and get pressure up before cranking to check for leaks on that line. Have to say this worries far more then the oil!!!!
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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moochofun
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 04:11 PM |
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Your fuel pump should be pumping fuel up the lines anyway?? Leave the ignition on for a good few seconds. Make sure fuel is getting to the carbs tho.
Oil pressure is way more important than fuel pressure in my opinion. If your tracking your car, an oil temp guage may also be useful.
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iiyama
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 04:37 PM |
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Pump will run for a second or so when ignition is switched. So Ill just turn on and off a few times I guess.
Have oil temp and pressure guages, plus water temp and fuel pressure.
[Edited on 26/3/08 by iiyama]
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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moochofun
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 08:11 PM |
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Nah, you don't need to switch it on and off, only the once will be fine. My pump clicks like crazy for the first couple of seconds then the
clicks slow down as the pump primes the lines. The fire.
Unless it is a mechanical pump in which case make sure the battery has plenty of life in it for turning it over. The lines should get primed the same
time you check for oil pressure though (with the plugs out that is).
If it's a mechanical and hard to start I have seen the option of fitting an electrc pump purely for starting purposes and then isolating the
electric pump once the engine is started.
Probably going into too much detail now............
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iiyama
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 08:15 PM |
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Never too much detail as far as Im concerened!!!!
Pump is an electric one and engine is FI
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moochofun
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 08:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iiyama
Never too much detail as far as Im concerened!!!!
Pump is an electric one and engine is FI
You'll not have an issue with fuel then me thinks. All that trickery black magic stuff should do it all for you
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iiyama
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 09:40 PM |
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luverly!
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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richard thomas
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| posted on 28/3/08 at 09:32 PM |
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Make sure you get the oil pressure up before you fire it up!! I had fitted an oil cooler, and I couldn't get pressure up until I had primed the
cooler itself.
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iiyama
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 06:36 PM |
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One other thing I need to ask.
Engine has been sat around for about 20 months. Will it be worth pumping some WD40 down into the cylinders before I try and start? I know that if it
does start itll smoke like a biatch for a while, so is it worth it?
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 07:29 PM |
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Can you turn it over by hand? Do the cylinders look gummed up?
20 months isn't very long to be stored, as long as it wasn't left open or anything.
I opened up a blade engine years ago that looked rough as a badger on the outside, but the inside was sweet and ran like a clock - sometimes by
messing you introduce opportunities for cock ups.
I'd check pressure then rock and roll!
Good idea about extinguiser.
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iiyama
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| posted on 13/4/08 at 07:48 PM |
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Havent looked at the cylinders as I havent had it apart.
Need to take out the plugs and see if I can turn it over but I need a plusg spanner to fit. Tried to get one yesterday but Halfrauds were bloody
useless! Need a size 10 I think.
If its broke, fix it. If it aint broke, take it apart and find out how it works!
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