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02-08-2009, 04:03 PM
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Location: Weatherford, TX
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Engine Start Question
Does anyone know how long it would be safe to run a Chevy V8 motor without water in it?? I know its a crazy question, but I have a specific reason for asking. Thanks
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02-08-2009, 04:38 PM
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Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area.
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Re: Engine Start Question
Don't do it..... Maybe and I say maybe a couple of minutes at idle.
Back in 1971 I blew the lower radiator hose on my Chevelle. Before I realized what happened, the temp lite came on and then I heard a loud engine rattling. Wouldn't start after I turned off. Just clicked.. I had a cracked head but didn't have to redo the cylinders. |
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02-08-2009, 05:03 PM
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Re: Engine Start Question
a few minutes at most
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02-08-2009, 05:18 PM
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Re: Engine Start Question
No water? Not minutes, probably "A" minute at most, as soon as your cylinder walls and rings get above 200-300 degess they start to self destruct.
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