Getting soooo close

Just me,8) But when I am about to start a new motor I do not put water in it until I see it will fire up and run 20 seconds or so.
I have dun a few that did not start and the water will just set in the motor
a get head gaskets wet and could make them blow at a water jacket area.
This is old school so it may not be a problem with the newer gaskets.
When she is ready to run fill it with water and let the motor run and keep an eye on the oil pressure till she gets to about 220 deg. and shut her down and then check it for leaks, sit back and let it cool way down and then fire that baby back up. I like to hold it about 2800 rpms and listen to her wake up and
come alive. when she hits 220 again shut her down and check fluids to make sure now water in in the oil or oil in the radiator.
I did this about three times then drove it a few miles and went racing anything I could find. It will loosen up just give her time.
I change the oil and filter and add antifreeze after about two hours of running time. I hope you have the exhaust hooked up so you can hear the motor good, Just me old school:happy10:
Hope all goes well and you enjoy your new born motor come alive :cheers: