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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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IT STARTED!!

well spun it over without the gp's in till it built oil pressure.i filled the heads and oil filter before i did that.got the wiring all hooked up and she spun about 10 rounds and fired off .so far so good now i'll hook up everything else and get it ready for a little trip around town.
just thought i 'd share i'm taking a small break to rest and grab some grub

john
 
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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Congrats John. Great feeling of satisfaction after it fires isn't it.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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yes it was my first diesel
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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I is a good idea you got there!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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Excellent dude!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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anyone ever had trouble getting water in a new motor?seams like it did'nt take all the water i thought it should but its not running hot.just wondering about these motors getting air pockets it them?
thanks john
 
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I never got a air pocket in mine, just pour it in until full.
 
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How much did you get in John? Should be between 7 and 8 gallons, close to 8 I believe. You could have some air in it, if so it will work its way out, just keep an eye on it.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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yea it don't have that much in it.i will be keeping an eye on it for sure as i don't want to do this agian.but as i said before its running great.O blowby and O leaks as of now.

looking at the old motor some of the pistons look to be rotated some.like if you have seen the stock pistons the arrows and numbers that piont up are kinda offset on 3 or 4 of these wonder if the PO sprayed it to much to start it up

REALLY thanks alot guys as i learned alot on this one hated to ask so many questions but thats how i learn even @44 years old
john
 
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Originally Posted by quesey
well spun it over without the gp's in till it built oil pressure.i filled the heads and oil filter before i did that.got the wiring all hooked up and she spun about 10 rounds and fired off .so far so good now i'll hook up everything else and get it ready for a little trip around town.
just thought i 'd share i'm taking a small break to rest and grab some grub

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lol did you see me when it started or what..
 
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