starting my engine

[chevy868686]

I have an 86 chevy c10 that has been sitting for several years with a new crate engine in it. 5,7 350..any tips on getting it started, will it still work fine, or will i have any isues with it after getting it to run

[Fairlane514]

Try turning it over with a breaker bar first and if it feels good then you will probably be o.k.  I would also prime the oiling system before you try to start it. You can get a priming tool from Summit. It fits on a drill and you are turning the oil pump and looking for good pressure and making sure oil gets to the top end. Remove the valve covers and make sure each rocker is getting oil, it will come out the end of the pushrod.

If no gas has been in the carb then you will probably be ok there as well.

[Captkaos]

Has it ever been ran?  pull the plugs and check the condition of the plugs.  If they look good spray some PB Blaster or WD40 in it and see if itwill turn over with a pull bar.  If you want to prime it that is fine, but I wouldn't pull it apart to check.  Just make sure you get oil pressure to the gauge.  Check for Fuel Air and spark and try to crank it.

[bake74]

  http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/engine/154_1003_starting_up_an_old_engine/

     Good article on starting engines that have sat for awhile. 

[chevy868686]

It does turn and yes it was running before but not as strong as i wanted the reason why i stoped for so long is cause i pulled the engine out to get the firewall smooth and painted and i started replacing and powder coating everything on the engine but now im almost done and just waiting on my carb to get ot done and gotta install the distributor also but planning to drive for easter day hope i get to my goal and thank you guys for the info it really helps