Engine upgrade - part #8 - first start!!!
Finally it was time for the first start of the engine. The whole family was excited and my wife would help me with operating the throttle pedal, and my kids have promised not to destroy anything and keep out of the way.
- I primed the oil system by cranking the engine without plugs. I expected a oil pressure reading on the gauge but nothing happened. I plugged a volt meter directly to the sender connector, and after a few revolutions I got a reading on the meter, so the reason I didn't see anything before was simply something with the wiring to the oil pressure gauge. Update: It was simply the oil gauge connector on the backside of the dashboard that had fell out.
- Fuel in the tank and connected the fuel pump power. A few on/off with the ignition primed the fuel system.
- Computer connected to ECU, extra starter battery, voltmeter connected, wife in drivers seat, kids out of the way, cameras on and... NOTHING! The starter didn't have enough power to turn the engine! Talk about anti climax!
- Borrowing a starter battery from the daily driver and exchanging the small lightweight racing battery with a more powerful kind.
- Another attempt was made and it started after just a few revolutions!
Next part - Engine upgrade part #9 - final results
All parts:
Engine upgrade part #1 - intro
Engine upgrade part #2 - disassemble
Engine upgrade part #3 - parts
Engine upgrade part #4 - block assembly
Engine upgrade part #6 - putting it together
Engine upgrade part #7 - electrical and fuel
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