The engine has a fairly rough idle at 1000 RPM. Part of that may get better with some tuning, part may be because of the S2 cam profile. The back carb is also leaking fuel. It looks like I have some tweaking to do but hopefully the engine itself is done.
Thanks to everyone for your help.
Doug L.
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: Thanks for the advice. I did not pack
: the pump with grease but I did nearly
: fill it with assembly lube prior to
: installation.
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: When I last installed an oil pump I
: primed it using an adapter I made that
: you operate using an electric drill in
: reverse after removing the dizzy drive
: gear. I will use that again to build
: pressure before starting the engine.
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: With any luck and good weather I will
: finish the remaining plumbing and
: wiring tomorrow. If I am really lucky
: I will get the chance to start the
: engine and run it for the cam bedding
: 20 minutes.
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: Doug L.
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: --Previous Message--
: If you didn't pack the oil pump with
: white grease or STP you'll want to get
: some oil into it to start it pumping.
: You can introduce some oil thru the
: pressure relief valve if patient....
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: --Previous Message--
: After literally 5 months, the engine
: for
: our GT6 is finally back in the car.
: Weather permitting I will hook up most
: of the ancillary components this
: weekend and start the engine sometime
: during the week.
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: I'm sure there are still some surprises
: waiting for me but hopefully nothing
: major. Thanks to all of you on this
: board for your advice. Your input has
: been exceptionally helpful.
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: Doug L.
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