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jbharkjr · 02-20-2017, 11:45 AM

Well, I was able to get the engine fired up for the first time yesterday. Had an issue with a bad ground. Engine was barely turning over, realllly strained. Ground wires were getting hot (smoking hot). Added an additional ground and cleaned up all of the ground points.

And then the engine turned over and started right up. Got the initial timing set and was starting the break-in when I noticed my temp was rising (only around 195-200). I have a 180 thermostat but I noticed a leak had sprung at the thermostat housing.

Think the thermostat was stuck closed but getting that fixed today and then once the blue gasket silicon sets up, I'll try again tomorrow. Was very exciting but also nerve racking lol. Thanks for all of the help!

02-20-2017, 11:45 AM	#15
jbharkjr Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 71	Re: New engine - forgetting anything? Well, I was able to get the engine fired up for the first time yesterday. Had an issue with a bad ground. Engine was barely turning over, realllly strained. Ground wires were getting hot (smoking hot). Added an additional ground and cleaned up all of the ground points. And then the engine turned over and started right up. Got the initial timing set and was starting the break-in when I noticed my temp was rising (only around 195-200). I have a 180 thermostat but I noticed a leak had sprung at the thermostat housing. Think the thermostat was stuck closed but getting that fixed today and then once the blue gasket silicon sets up, I'll try again tomorrow. Was very exciting but also nerve racking lol. Thanks for all of the help!