Engine stored for a year, need startup tips...

[labrat]

Okay, the 350 in my Z hasn't been started in a year or so, and I wanted to know if this is okay for the first startup. Cam has been broken in, engine has about 100 miles on it.

 

Short fuel pump relay to turn on fuel pump and fill lines

 

Remove coil wire and dry-crank for 15-20 seconds to get oil pressure built up.

 

Install coil wire, start engine, keeping revs up (2000 rpm or so) first 15-20 seconds to make sure everything gets oiled.

 

 

The engine was never torn down after cam break-in, just swapped heads and intake. Is there enough residual oil on cam, lifters, bearings, etc to withstand the dry-cranking?

 

Or should I start it as quickly as possible to ensure oil pressure is brought up quickly?

 

Just not sure which would be the best for my engine. Any input is appreciated!

 

Bill

[grumpyvette]

ideally you should replace the gas and filter with fresh fuel, drain the oil and replace it with fresh oil to remove any potential moisture that collected in the engine, install a new filter,pull the plugs and squirt a little marvel mystery oil into each cylinder and then with the plugs removed hit the starter for about 5-10 seconds to build oil pressure and coat the cylinders with oil(don,t go further if the gauge shows no pressure, if it does show oil pressure you can continue ), then re-install the plugs, squirt a little ether engine starter in the carb to insure a quick start-up, and fire it up! check the coolant levels, belt tension,and ignition timing,trans fluid level,differintial fluid level, battery acid level,tire pressure,and brake fluid, level, bleed the brakes,check that the clutch engages if you have one.check all the lights ans signals, flashers, fuzes,windshield wipers,hoses,tire condition and shocks

 

{yeah I no you won,t but thats the correct way to do it!)