prepping engine for start - how would you do it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jewels. · 01-25-2004, 03:57 PM

hi guys!

sorry to not post in such a long time.... lifes just too busy!

i rebuilt my 2bbl rochester carb for my truck.... and i'm ready to put it back on.....

how would you go about prepping the engine or the carb before i try to start it?

a friend of mine said to just pour gas down the carb to get the engine to fire? is that right?

is there any easy way to get the carb filled with gas without running the battery dry while cranking over the engine?

give me your suggestions!
thanks!

jewels.

gonebad2 · 01-25-2004, 04:01 PM

A little gas down the top of the carb is not a bad idea. It works better if you put a little gas in a spray dispenser bottle and spray it down the carb while someone is inside cranking it. Go easy on the gas....You don't want to spray too much and flood it. Oh Yeah...Forgot to mention.....Don't use a styrofoam cup to hold gas unless you can run really fast.

dropped_71chevy · 01-25-2004, 07:12 PM

try to time it before you add gas to the equation, just make sure you have a battery charger on hand

try a boat tank to fill the carb then start the engine, then hook up the actual trucks line

68lwb · 01-25-2004, 07:37 PM

Good luck starting your project. I live about 15 miles from Huntington, looks like a nice truck. Go Purdue!

jewels. · 01-25-2004, 07:42 PM

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Originally posted by 68lwb
Good luck starting your project. I live about 15 miles from Huntington, looks like a nice truck. Go Purdue!

oh thanks! Wow! I NEVER thought I would meet another board member from the Huntington area! Cool! My entire family lives in and around Huntington....

you must live in one of the small towns around Huntington.... like Warren, Majenica, Goblesville, Bippus, Bracken, etc....

in fact, i have plans to be back in Huntington Tuesday.... i'm making a special drive there for a funeral

nice to meet ya!
ciao!

jewels.

*1972C10* · 01-25-2004, 07:48 PM

If its a new engine you need to prime the oiling system and not by turning it over with the started invest or make a good oil pump primer.

jewels. · 01-25-2004, 07:51 PM

oh - no no, its not a new engine.... it was running about 5 minutes before i took the carberetor off....

i just rebuilt the carb, and now i am going to put it back on the engine...

the truck probably sat for three weeks without the carb on it... but i kept the intake covered.....

there is probably still gas in the fuel line, but i didnt know if i would need anything else to get her going....

sounds like i'll probably try the spray bottle if needed, otherwise, i may just crank her over a few times....

jewels.

68lwb · 01-25-2004, 08:35 PM

Sorry to hear about the funeral. Live near North Manchester. Small world

Russell · 01-25-2004, 09:33 PM

When I pulled mine off, I just cranked and pumped till she coughed, then floored it and cranked some more, fired up real quick

*rage'nrat638* · 01-25-2004, 09:34 PM

the bowl on the carb. will fill in about two revelutions of the engine....no big deal.....
if the battery's that low .....change it....

Huck · 01-25-2004, 09:57 PM

With dry carb installed, pour about a 1/4 cup of gas down the top of the carb, close the choke and crank it. If tuned well, it will start quickly---couple of cranks. Do not look down the carb to check as it can sometimes flash back due to the rich mix---not sure how you would look bald!!!hehehehe
Not a big deal-----just make sure the carb has it's fuel line on nice and tight with no leaks this time---hehehehe or it's back to fine69's for you!!

EJ · 01-25-2004, 09:59 PM

I wouldnt mess with pouring gas in the carb, like the others said just start pumping the gas peddle and it should start after a few tries.
I take it your fixing this thing outside?

jewels. · 01-25-2004, 10:47 PM

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Originally posted by EJ
I take it your fixing this thing outside?

yes, its outside... but i will wait for a nice warm day to put the carb back on... its under a carport with a cover, so there is less bad weather exposure.... but its still outside...

ok - i'll start her dry and see what happens....

jewels.

EJ · 01-25-2004, 11:07 PM

Ugh, Thats no fun! Your welcome to my shop if you find yourself 100 miles south of KC :p

jewels. · 01-25-2004, 11:08 PM

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Originally posted by EJ
Ugh, Thats no fun! Your welcome to my shop if you find yourself 100 miles south of KC :p

well, its warmer than indiana!

jewels.

Hooter · 01-25-2004, 11:32 PM

Im assuming that you are going to put a new fuel filter in too?

oldtrucknut · 01-25-2004, 11:33 PM

one thing you might try is pouring some gas through the vent tubes to fill the float bowls.

jewels. · 01-26-2004, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by Hooter
Im assuming that you are going to put a new fuel filter in too?

oh crap! thanks! i almost forgot! yes, that was my plan, and thank you for reminding me!

i was also going to look into replacing the fuel line that i have because the one i have is pretty rusty looking and the nut on the end is very stripped and worn down!

hmmm - another trip to the autoparts store!

jewels.

***Liz*** · 01-26-2004, 02:18 PM

pssst jewels..... insure you don't prime it with diesel

Gary · 01-26-2004, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by gonebad2
Oh Yeah...Forgot to mention.....Don't use a styrofoam cup to hold gas unless you can run really fast.

Haha I ran outta gas once long ago when I was a young man, I knew I was getting low so I threw the lawn mower gas can in the trunk before I left the house but didn't find a funnel or nothing to get it from can -> tank (old car with the gas fill behind the tag). So I ran out about 1 mile from the house and the only bright idea I had was "hey poke a hole in the bottom of this big styrofoam cup, and pour into that and it comes out the hole into the tank.

Hahaha melted styrofoam all over my hand, no gas in the tank...

Fount a couple of those old glass coke bottles in the ditch, managed to pop the bottom out of one with a crescent wrench and use it like a funnel.

jewels. · 01-29-2004, 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by MHC
pssst jewels..... insure you don't prime it with diesel

LMAO!!!! ROTF!!!!

thanks liz! i needed a good laugh!

jewels.

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2004, 11:27 AM

Good one Liz!!!! (I was thinking the same thing though)
Jewels, just crank it over. The bowl on that dinkey carb hold less than a mouth full. Crank it over 2 or 3 revolutions, then tap the gas pedal a few times, and crank it again.
It'll start. it's a good running engine...I have faith.
If it don't start, then have it towed to Mike's and we'll stay up cussing at it calling it the worst driving POS ever driven.

mrein3 · 01-30-2004, 02:38 PM

I ALWAYS pour gas down the carb in this situation. The running engine can fill the carb bowl much faster than cranking it with the battery.

01-25-2004, 03:57 PM	#1
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	prepping engine for start - how would you do it? hi guys! sorry to not post in such a long time.... lifes just too busy! i rebuilt my 2bbl rochester carb for my truck.... and i'm ready to put it back on..... how would you go about prepping the engine or the carb before i try to start it? a friend of mine said to just pour gas down the carb to get the engine to fire? is that right? is there any easy way to get the carb filled with gas without running the battery dry while cranking over the engine? give me your suggestions! thanks! jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

01-25-2004, 04:01 PM	#2
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	A little gas down the top of the carb is not a bad idea. It works better if you put a little gas in a spray dispenser bottle and spray it down the carb while someone is inside cranking it. Go easy on the gas....You don't want to spray too much and flood it. Oh Yeah...Forgot to mention.....Don't use a styrofoam cup to hold gas unless you can run really fast. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul! Last edited by gonebad2; 01-25-2004 at 04:10 PM.

01-25-2004, 07:51 PM	#7
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	oh - no no, its not a new engine.... it was running about 5 minutes before i took the carberetor off.... i just rebuilt the carb, and now i am going to put it back on the engine... the truck probably sat for three weeks without the carb on it... but i kept the intake covered..... there is probably still gas in the fuel line, but i didnt know if i would need anything else to get her going.... sounds like i'll probably try the spray bottle if needed, otherwise, i may just crank her over a few times.... jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

01-25-2004, 09:33 PM	#9
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	When I pulled mine off, I just cranked and pumped till she coughed, then floored it and cranked some more, fired up real quick __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-25-2004, 11:32 PM	#16
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Im assuming that you are going to put a new fuel filter in too? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-25-2004, 07:12 PM	#3
dropped_71chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 198	try to time it before you add gas to the equation, just make sure you have a battery charger on hand try a boat tank to fill the carb then start the engine, then hook up the actual trucks line

01-25-2004, 07:37 PM	#4
68lwb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 85	Good luck starting your project. I live about 15 miles from Huntington, looks like a nice truck. Go Purdue!

01-25-2004, 07:48 PM	#6
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	If its a new engine you need to prime the oiling system and not by turning it over with the started invest or make a good oil pump primer.

01-25-2004, 08:35 PM	#8
68lwb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 85	Sorry to hear about the funeral. Live near North Manchester. Small world

01-25-2004, 09:34 PM	#10
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	the bowl on the carb. will fill in about two revelutions of the engine....no big deal..... if the battery's that low .....change it....

01-25-2004, 09:57 PM	#11
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	With dry carb installed, pour about a 1/4 cup of gas down the top of the carb, close the choke and crank it. If tuned well, it will start quickly---couple of cranks. Do not look down the carb to check as it can sometimes flash back due to the rich mix---not sure how you would look bald!!!hehehehe Not a big deal-----just make sure the carb has it's fuel line on nice and tight with no leaks this time---hehehehe or it's back to fine69's for you!!

01-25-2004, 09:59 PM	#12
EJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: El Dorado Springs, MO Posts: 227	I wouldnt mess with pouring gas in the carb, like the others said just start pumping the gas peddle and it should start after a few tries. I take it your fixing this thing outside?

01-25-2004, 11:07 PM	#14
EJ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: El Dorado Springs, MO Posts: 227	Ugh, Thats no fun! Your welcome to my shop if you find yourself 100 miles south of KC :p

01-25-2004, 11:33 PM	#17
oldtrucknut 67-72 truck surgeon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 155	one thing you might try is pouring some gas through the vent tubes to fill the float bowls. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 1993 Toyota Camry LE 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee 1953 International R182

01-26-2004, 02:18 PM	#19
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	pssst jewels..... insure you don't prime it with diesel



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01-30-2004, 11:27 AM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Good one Liz!!!! (I was thinking the same thing though) Jewels, just crank it over. The bowl on that dinkey carb hold less than a mouth full. Crank it over 2 or 3 revolutions, then tap the gas pedal a few times, and crank it again. It'll start. it's a good running engine...I have faith. If it don't start, then have it towed to Mike's and we'll stay up cussing at it calling it the worst driving POS ever driven.

01-30-2004, 02:38 PM	#23
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	I ALWAYS pour gas down the carb in this situation. The running engine can fill the carb bowl much faster than cranking it with the battery. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

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