Thread: Motor's been sitting 6 months, what do I need to do to fire it up?

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Billsbird, you have $20,000 into this motor and you are willing to leave the start up to someone with limited experience ? Meaning you , of course. If I had that amount of money into the motor I would try to hire someone from a reputable rod shop to fire her up.
One mechanics days wage will be a lot less then a broke hemi. Just my opinion. Good luck.
And please lert us know how it goes.

Originally Posted by Cape Cod Bob

Billsbird, you have $20,000 into this motor and you are willing to leave the start up to someone with limited experience ? Meaning you , of course. If I had that amount of money into the motor I would try to hire someone from a reputable rod shop to fire her up.
One mechanics days wage will be a lot less then a broke hemi. Just my opinion. Good luck.
And please lert us know how it goes.

I don't want to be rude or anything, but I was thinking the same thing. It's just not worth the risk of messing something up with such a big investment. If you could find someone to help run you through the proper startup, even a local member, then I'd go that route first. I'm soon to be in your shoes with my 460, but my investment is only 3-4 k and I'm still debating wether to do it myself or have a mechanic friend do the initial break in. No insults intended, just want to see a smile on your face in the video you WILL BE Posting and hear this baby rumble to life!

.....Thank You Bob & Stovens, oh no I don't think it's rude at all if anyone things there's something that I can't handle I want to hear it. I'm new at a lot of this & I don't want to mess anything up! Bill

Thank You Jerry, I need to change my home town on this site as I recently moved back to Ventura County, California.... Do you know anyone in this area??? Bill

I grew up in Thousand Oaks... I love Ventura County... Wish I were there!

Thank you Jerry, yes he's in Santa Ana, Ca. down south from me. I knew the name sounded familar! I will call him! Well 25T, move back!!! Bill