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#43667 09/25/2003 1:21 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | Can I start my Stovebolt in the '48 to break in the cam/lifters (and to rule out big problems) with nothing behind the flywheel? Seems the answer gotta be "yes."
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#43668 09/25/2003 2:07 AM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 | Can't think of any reason why not. I usually break in a motor on a heavy wooden stand before putting it in a vehicle. Never had any problem.
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#43669 09/25/2003 4:28 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 |
There is enough good in the worst of us and enough bad in the best of us that it does not behoove any of us to criticize the rest of us.
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Be yourself. If you are ever lost, It will be much easier to find yourself if you know who you are!
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#43670 09/25/2003 10:55 AM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Yes, just make sure all the bolts are tight first. You don't want a loose flywheel chasing you around the shop.
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#43671 09/25/2003 11:36 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | [img]http://photo.starblvd.net/~Mechainiacsphotos/6-4-1.jpg?i=1067245853&pw=*42C83F72C0F2[/img]
There is enough good in the worst of us and enough bad in the best of us that it does not behoove any of us to criticize the rest of us.
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Be yourself. If you are ever lost, It will be much easier to find yourself if you know who you are!
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#43672 09/25/2003 1:21 PM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 146 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 146 | Luke, I've been firing engines to test them before shipping them to customers for a long long time, always the regular V8's but firing a BIG V12  , You're my hero! By the way, do You still have the V12? Any plans for him?
Alexandre Garcia
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