Was the motor rebuilt? was it broke-in? did it run and drive, or just fire up?
Use proper break-in oil if it was a fresh rebuild. Read any camshaft makers site for proper break-in instructions if you haven't already. Its not like it was years back.
If the engine has some miles on it, just be sure to prime the oil system or at least pull the valve cover and make sure you get oil flowing.
Be sure to have fresh gasoline in a clean system. Better go through the carb before starting if it has set around for awhile. The needle and seat are most likely stuck, seems all of mine stick when setting.
Run water only in the coolant system incase of a leak or mishap, its much easier to clean up then coolant if you need to pull something apart plus it cools better then coolant.
Have a garden hose, fire extinguisher, wet rag, cooling fan, and plenty of area around the truck handy before starting. Have the battery fully charged and good condition heavy duty battery cables.
Don't forget to check the oil, change it out if there is any question of type or weight. Break-in oil if a new engine, good quality standard oil if already run-in, and one quart of Zinc additive for good measure. I like to use 10w30 or 5w30, its thin enough to splash around inside the engine and really keep the camshaft coated.
Joe
