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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: sphnyx991 on January 02, 2011, 02:33:36 pm

Title: new gm crate motor setup help
Post by: sphnyx991 on January 02, 2011, 02:33:36 pm

so i bought a brand new chevy 350 zz4 turn key crate motor for my truck and just got it installed last weekend, it came as a long block pretty much so i still need to install the carb and all the front accessorys and such it came with. this is my first new crate motor that i have purchased and was wondering if there is any special procedures i need to do before i fire it since in didnt come with any instructions of any kind, do i need to prime the oil pump or anything like that on a new crate motor? thanks for any info

Title: Re: new gm crate motor setup help
Post by: fitz on January 02, 2011, 03:24:19 pm

Yes, you should prime the oil pump.
Seems odd that a new crate motor from GM would not come with instructions.

Title: Re: new gm crate motor setup help
Post by: eventhorizon66 on January 02, 2011, 04:32:34 pm

ZZ4 long block installation guide: http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/_res/pdf/installation_guides/small_blocks/zz4-350/ZZ4_Long_Block.pdf (page 5 for start-up and break-in)

GMPP Engine Installation Guide Page: http://www.gmperformanceparts.com/Extras/engine-installation-guides/?evar6=engine_toinstall_link3