I am finally going to get my car back from the body shop. Prior to dropping it off, a year ago, I ran the engine in for over 100 miles. Thanks to all of you I feel the run in period was a success, after lots of trials the engine was running very strong.

My question is: Should I fire it up per the initial start procedure, ignition achieved in the least amount of cranking, or, should I crank without firing to allow oil to circulate for a while before ignition, or…?




.150 Stroked Y-Block:327.25 ci @ >1hp per ci
 

You might consider pulling the distributor and driving the pump to circulate the oil .

Is that a Gunmetal Gray 55 Tbird?

I don't feel comfortable pulling the distributor at the body shop. I am hoping that instant ignition will be the answer, seems cranking wouldn't get oil as quickly as 1500 rpm, the gerotor is pumping 65 psi at cold start and drops to 40 after a second or two.

The color is pyrite, Larry's also stitched a custom interior. I like it. I can't wait to get back to this project. Thanks to you all.



.150 Stroked Y-Block:327.25 ci @ >1hp per ci
 

Then just pull the plugs, throw a towel over the plug holes (if you’re worried about dust) and spin it till you get oil pressure. Not much load on anything, and the cams broken in by now. That’ll also fill the carb, and give you the best shot at a quick start. Otherwise it’s pull the distributor and pre lube like 55blacktie said.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ