Getting soooo close

['74 Sport]

Alright, guys, start-up time is fast approaching. A few more minor issues to resolve, then Aaron and I will be ready to crank up his new 360.

Yesterday, I talked to the mechanic that rebuilt his Holley carb. I asked him for suggestions on a break-in procedure. Since Aaron and I have only been involved in one previous project (his slant six Dart Sport), I need to do a little investigating to lay out a game plan for this new engine's initial start-up.

So, here it is --- give me your best list of things to do to prepare for breaking in his new engine, leaving out no minor detail. Spell it out as clearly as you can in the correct sequence, including all warnings and "oh, by the ways".

We have a '85 360 with:
Cylinders bored 0.030"
Lunati Voodoo mild cam with dual-coil springs and lifter kit
Mopar M1 dual-plane intake
Holley 3310-4 (750 cfm) 4bbl with new electric choke kit on 1" spacer
New stock electronic ignition components (ECU, volt. reg., coil)
Original distributor
Dynamax headers

If any other information is required, let me know. We are really getting excited to see it getting this close to completion.

Jerry

 

[RedFish]

everyone does things differently. I pressure test the collant system before adding the first drop of water. Takes a bit of pumping to get a empty system up to 18 lbs. but I'll get it there and walk away for a couple hours. I expenct to loose no more than 2 lbs.
I put a well charged battery in with spark plugs removed and spin it over a few times while listening for unusual noises.
Spark, then fuel, short run at 2000 rpm, and lastly accesory belts.
Happy motoring

 

[memike]

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:

 

[memike]

everyone does things differently. I pressure test the collant system before adding the first drop of water. Takes a bit of pumping to get a empty system up to 18 lbs. but I'll get it there and walk away for a couple hours. I expenct to loose no more than 2 lbs.
I put a well charged battery in with spark plugs removed and spin it over a few times while listening for unusual noises.
Spark, then fuel, short run at 2000 rpm, and lastly accesory belts.
Happy motoring

I like your way to get the lub and sound check Very good,:thumbrig: