About 3 years ago, I bought a rebuilt 283 V8 long block from an engine rebuilder, but I never installed it (long story won't go into it).
So for 3 years, this engine has been bolted to an engine stand in my garage wrapped in plastic. Now, I want to put into my '59 31 Apache.
My question: should I do anything special with the engine before putting it in the truck? I'm planning to put a little oil on the cylinder walls, squirt oil around on the cam, timing chain, and where ever else I can, and run the oil pump with a priming tool and a drill, but should I be doing anything else?
Thanks,
LT
