I want to test run my newly rebuilt and restored Champion engine in a stand before reuniting it with the chassis of my '49 2R5 later this fall. I have oil in the crankcase (with ZDDPlus), an oil pressure gauge, choke is hooked up, fuel and vacuum plumping is installed, I have a 6 volt battery, gas and a fire extinguisher. I figure I'm about ready to go but I have a few questions...
- what are the minimum electrical connections I need to start, run and stop the engine?
- what gauge wire do I need from battery to the coil?
- I assume the generator doesn't need to be wired at this time?
- do I need to prime the oil pump (it was rebuilt in the process)? how?
- other than the noise, is there any reason why I shouldn't exhaust straight off the manifold?
- any reason why the transmission should be installed? or not?
My project has been underway for three years and this engine hasn't run for 15-20 so it's a big moment - never done this before so suggestions please.
Andrew in Nova Scotia.
Andrew
- what are the minimum electrical connections I need to start, run and stop the engine?
- what gauge wire do I need from battery to the coil?
- I assume the generator doesn't need to be wired at this time?
- do I need to prime the oil pump (it was rebuilt in the process)? how?
- other than the noise, is there any reason why I shouldn't exhaust straight off the manifold?
- any reason why the transmission should be installed? or not?
My project has been underway for three years and this engine hasn't run for 15-20 so it's a big moment - never done this before so suggestions please.
Andrew in Nova Scotia.
Andrew
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