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Originally Posted by citcapp
Use a distributor adapter tool or socket and extension to turn the oil pump with a drill motor (remember the distributor and oil pump run counter clockwise. Watch you oil gauge to make sure the pressure comes up, should be around 50 pounds, leave the sparkplugs out and rotate the crank by hand with a socket and a extension to make sure the oil gets everwere. Set the number 1 cylinder on top dead center on the compression stroke. Install you distributor with the rotor cap pointing at number 1 and advance (guess about 12 degrees) hook up your timing light and you ready to go
Other things:
1. Use a good break in oil and a cam break in additive recommended by your engine buillder. I like shell rotella 15/40 myself has good additives
2. Make sure all of your hoses are tight and your radiator is full. have extra coolent on hand to add as you thermostat opens when the engine heats up. If you have a large box fan point it at your grill to insure cooling while your cam breaks in.
3. Have a buddy with you to keep the engine running while you time the car
4. Have a fire extinguisher on hand just in case
5. Double check everything before you start
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Nice, I can get Rotella from my shop for cheap, plus I can write it off as an expense for my big truck. Sweet. From what I was reading in another thread on the diesel oil subject, I guess I will continue to run this oil in the engine.
Any common brand names of a engine break in additive that would be readily available at my local Canadian Tire or parts store?
Also, as with the oil, I can get cheap, premixed antifreeze from my shop. I was planning on using extended life (red) coolant. Think there would be any issues with this?