I have a 351W I'm putting in my 78. The engine was rebuilt and has 1200 miles on it but it's been sitting for 5 yrs (drained). I pulled a valve cover off and the rockers and rods still had oil on them. What should I do to this engine b4 starting it?

Also, the threaded rod that you screw the oil filter on to is gone 4 some reason. I foung a 351 in a van at a local yard but I cant see the screw and therefore can't figure out how to get it off. Any Ideas?


Jay