How to properly start rebuilt engine

[southpw]

So im ready to crank the L134 engine over after I had it stripped down and put back together but really concerned about just adding oil and cranking it over. Is there certain procedures I should do prior to turning the key and crossing my fingers? I remember something about making sure oil is in certain places but cant find a thread for it. Any help is appreciated.
Brad
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1952 M38 project
Brad

[RICKG]

http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5892&start=15&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=preoil

Go to pg2 of my post from 6yr ago
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RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a

[southpw]

Thanks Rick
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Brad

[wesk]

I also prefer to use two civilian mechanical gages instead of the old military electric gauges for oil press and water temp during initial engine run-in. When the test runs are done connect the two military gauges and see just how accurate or functional they are.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

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[southpw]

Thanks Wes. I will be hooking up my own mechanical oil pressure gauge and vacuum gauge. I dont have a temp gauge at the moment but wont be running engine very long until I get that set up. My main goal is to make sure it turns over and idles before moving forward in the build.
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Brad

[DanS]

I would suggest that you hook up a temp gauge too. Many things can go wrong and then you would wish you had the gauge present. It is easy to hook up.
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Dan Schultz
MD20035 9/1952
MC70324 dod 6/52
GPW 14944 dod 4/10/42
K38 Linemans Trailer 4/43
M100 Trailer 01177488 dod 8/51

[Hawkshadow]

I also recommend a mechanical temp gauge. I just bought a simple over the counter gauge from Amazon.ca or Canadian Tire (can't recall which) for my start up and was glad that I did! It told me that there was temp trouble before I had any idea that an air bubble was sitting in the water pump area and keeping the coolant from pumping. A couple squeezes of the hose was all it needed, but I wouldn't have known if I didn't have the gauge to reference.



I have some other pics and videos from my first startup that aren't on my photobucket account if you'd like me to email them for a quick reference.
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