Howdy,
I could say I have almost finished replacing the engine for another one. The one I have at the moment was not run for a long time. I gave it a few kicks but it does not start. I got the spark and fuel (actually transferred the intake from the old engine), but I've applied a new radiator. Here comes my question - should i do anything to get the air out of the oil lines? Or it will get flushed by an oil pump? Is it possible, the valve lifters are not getting enough of oil pressure and are not closing the valves? Or they are stuck of being not used for months?

As a side note, Denso provides with a radiator set of a new connectors for the tranny oil but not the engine oil. I had to use the old ones and additionally manufacture one retaining clip that I've lost somewhere. That's odd.

Yet another question, regarding the dash "security" light. I put the key in, turn into ignition. The "security" lits on. Then I press an unlock button on the remote and it goes off. So I turn the key to a cranking position - engine cranks, the security light is off. Then, when I stop cranking, by releasing the key, the "security" comes on again. Shouldn't it be still off and remain off until I physically pull the key out? Any feedback on that will be appreciated.

Brgds,
Mike

 

Hi Mike,

As for starting an engine that hasn't been started in a while, what I've heard is to remove the spark plugs and crank it until the oil pressure comes up. Then put the plugs back in and then start it. Since you have already tried starting it, my advice might be moot.

As for the oil lines, when I replaced my remote lines, I did not worry about them being empty (it did not occur to me) but what I did do was use a bit of petroleum jelly to hold some of the gaskets in place when I reinstalled the block-to-oil lines adapter. I did that after reading how engine rebuilders will pack an oil pump full of petroleum jelly to ensure it is primed at first start-up.

 

Thanks for a feedback Christine
Nailed the problem.
brgds, Mike.

 

What ended up being the problem?

 

Four stroke engines have two TDC #1 per cycle. I just drew the wrong one

 

Whoops! I've done similar. At those times I'm glad for the simple fix but boy my pride sure takes a beating. LOL