Not Another Rebuild Thread....

[jlsanborn]

Nice job Murph! Anxious to see the seat!

I wouldn't fret none about priming the fuel line but what Bomp is sayin is a great idea and I'd do that for sure. Even take an old sacrificial screw driver, cut the handle off and chuck it in a cordless drill. I like to crank the pump over until I see oil dribbling at the rocker arms. Make sure and DOUBLE check the pressure side of your fuel line. We don't want any fires at this point. If you can't help yourself and you pour fuel in the carby to get it fired, make SURE you have a good-crankin battery and PUT THE AIR FILTER BACK ON before you crank it. I've seen many a carb fire and the best way to snuff that out is with the starter, NOT throwing rags, sand, water, etc... all over your engine compartment. If it doesn't fire right up after you've got fuel flowing STOP and figure out why. It should crank right up and run if you've got it close to right. I'd start with just straight water in the radiator to start. That way if you have leaks or other issues it's just cheap water, not expensive poison all over the garage. The Lord can clean that mess while Murph has a beer. Once she's shook out, drain the water and add coolant. Can't wait to hear it running man! Put a start-up video together for us!