View Single Post
  #36 (permalink)  
Old 01-21-2016, 04:33 PM
Bernica's Avatar
Bernica Bernica is offline
Senior CC Premier Member
Visit my Photo Gallery
Lifetime Contributor
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SoCal, CA
Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
Posts: 3,574
Not Ranked     
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickt View Post
Dropping that engine in to a Kirkham is a nice idea. But don't wait too long. Engines have a way of "wearing out" just sitting idle in the basement.
If it's going to sit for a while, I would probably take the pressure off the valve springs. Just something some old builder told me years ago. And when you are ready, use an oil priming shaft to build up your first startup pressure.
Again, just my 2c.
__________________
All that's stopping you now Son, is blind-raging fear.......
Reply With Quote