My 427 SOHC Build..... Finally the time has come!

[jayb]

Jason, with that oil pan and the long pickup tube, you will need to crank a lot longer than 4 seconds to get any oil up to the pump.  I would try cranking for 15-20 seconds, then stop, wait a few seconds, then repeat.  The primary concern is overheating the starter.  Better yet, if you really want to see oil pressure on the gauge before startup (which is a good idea), pull all the plugs so there is no compression, and then crank.  The engine will spin much faster, and you will be sure to see pressure on the gauge then.  In any case, though, you will probably need to crank for 15-20 seconds, and do it a few times, before that oil pump gets oil from the pan - Jay

[cobracammer]

Thanks Jay.  I will do that!  Can you tell me what the torque specs are on the spark plugs ( for when I reinstall?)

Thanks again!

[machoneman]

Be sure to ground the spark plug wires!

Torque.....http://www.briskusa.com/how_change_spark_plugs_torque_spec_chart

[Nightmist66]

This is just my opinion(I would say take it for what it's worth, but it ain't worth diddly), but I would pull the cap on the dist.(wires still attatched and set to the side) and put a sharpie mark where the rotor is relative to housing and make an index mark for the housing near dist. clamp and yank it. Then prime the oiling system with a drill. Just remember to set it for reverse.

If you want to go the other route and jusk keep cranking to get oil pressure, I would much rather pull the power feed wire from the coil than grounding each spark plug wire or coil wire.

Good luck!

[jayb]

The plugs just need to be tightened down to contact and then turn the wrench another 1/16 of a turn.  There isn't a torque spec as far as I know - Jay

[cobracammer]

The plugs just need to be tightened down to contact and then turn the wrench another 1/16 of a turn.  There isn't a torque spec as far as I know - Jay

Thanks Jay

[cobracammer]

This is just my opinion(I would say take it for what it's worth, but it ain't worth diddly), but I would pull the cap on the dist.(wires still attatched and set to the side) and put a sharpie mark where the rotor is relative to housing and make an index mark for the housing near dist. clamp and yank it. Then prime the oiling system with a drill. Just remember to set it for reverse.

If you want to go the other route and jusk keep cranking to get oil pressure, I would much rather pull the power feed wire from the coil than grounding each spark plug wire or coil wire.

Good luck!

Thanks Jared.  I actually have the MSD ignition box on a toggle.  When I crank the engine trying to prime, I just leave the toggle in the off position.  Then I believe there is no need to ground the plugs 

[My427stang]

Jason, fire the darn thing already!

Those cylinders are going to rust from the humidity at this rate

[Barry_R]

Agreed
Best way to preoil a dyno run motor that is not been parked for a long time is to make a bunch of noise!

[cobracammer]

Ok

[cobracammer]

Ok brand new 93 octane and a little fiddle-e-do with the throttle blades to get a 1000 rpm idle.....  Starts right up!!!  Had like 70 PSI oil pressure at startup.  Down to about 26-27 at operating temp(idle) and as I went through the gears in my neighborhood (only up to like 40-50 mph) I get about 55-60 psi oil pressure.

Coolant temp stayed at like 200 degrees and pusher fan helps greatly.  Everything sound about right?

[Heo]

 

[Art67]

  Congrats, been following this thread since the beginning, hope you can enjoy this crazy combo for awhile!!!

[My427stang]

Ok brand new 93 octane and a little fiddle-e-do with the throttle blades to get a 1000 rpm idle.....  Starts right up!!!  Had like 70 PSI oil pressure at startup.  Down to about 26-27 at operating temp(idle) and as I went through the gears in my neighborhood (only up to like 40-50 mph) I get about 55-60 psi oil pressure.

Coolant temp stayed at like 200 degrees and pusher fan helps greatly.  Everything sound about right?

Got to 50 and didn't walk home....sounds about right to me!

Look for wires that can burn, leaks, etc, then get a good run on it, it'd be nice if you could see an hour or so of mixed driving, but good work and nice job to both you and Jay.

Did it feel strong?

[cobracammer]

Feels rediculous.  Just wants to go.  Hope to get a video on here soon