The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop help me start the engine.

I have a 1950 216 engine. For the last two years I have worked on cleaning, painting frame, suspension etc... Now I would like to start the motor to see if it works well or needs a tear down. 1- where do I get a pump to fit in the distributor hole to pump the oil?
2- Everything was 6V. Can I use a 12V to get it started?
3- Anything in particular I need to do before I try starting. Nothing is hooked up to the motor at this time.
Ed

You can prime the oil pump by hand with a long screw driver, watch for oil coming out of the rocker arms. You can jump start with 12 volts. If you want to change over to 12v. go to this web site, has all info you need for change to 12v http://www.patricksantiquecars.com/

If you've not made any alterations to your motor you should be good to go, get some fresh gas!

All of what Jim said. I would make sure you have clean oil in the crankcase too,ie; no water from sitting so long.

If you have nothing hooked up, use a garden hose to supply water to what would be the return heater hose. Cap both radiator hoses, and regulate the water flow coming out of the upper heater hose.

Hot wire the coil right off the battery ( 12 volt coil with 12 v batt.)

12 volts to starter will not hurt a 6 volt starter for limited use.

fresh gas from separate container in case fuel system is in question,

fresh oil and prime oil pump. ( any old distributor shaft cut off in 1/2" drill will work for primer )

Pull rocker cover to check for said oil while priming,

Fire extinguisher standing by!

Joe

I suggest checking the points to make sure they are not corroded, pitted or too far off the correct gap setting. (Don't ask me how I know this, please ).