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Ok. I missed plugging in the Igniter. Got that done, now a new problem. When I turn the key, it spits a little bit. The engine sounds like it's backfireing or something. When this happens, my boost gauge hits 15psi. Any ideas? Edit: I cracked the FPR fitting and fuel shoots out...

When I tun the key, I hear a slight click followed by two clicks from the passenger side by the tire under the hood. The two latter clicks are louder than the first one and sound like relays to me. The hood is off so it's easy to hear. Ok. I'll try using a jumper wire and post what I hear.

Ok. Dumb question of the day! My car has been sitting for approximately 2-1/2 years. The only work that I did was replace the rod bearings. The engine did not come out of the car. I got it all back together and drained the old gas out of the tank and yes, put fresh gas in. Approximately...

Forget the last post! I found good check info on the TSRM! :naughty:

Ok. So will that force the pump on if it's not dead? I'll do some searching on it too; but, what do I do after jumping the pins? Just turn the key or should I crack the FPR fitting then jump it to see if fuel comes out?

LOL... Yeah, right after I drained the tank of the old stinky bad gas, I put 5 gallons of new in. Good question though! :naughty:

Is there an easy way to do it...what do you suggest?

Ok. Here's the update. My friend and I got everything put back together today, primed the oil system, and then let her rip! Crank...crank...crank...crank... And more crank...crank...crank...crank... Cracked the FPR fitting and nothing! No fuel pressure! The car has been sitting in...

Man, as negative as people are, you'd think I was spending their money and doing this to their car. :icon_bigg Update: The pan and block are all clean and ready for 'goop' and re-assembly. This will be done tomorrow after work. I'll replace all applicable fluids and fire her up Saturday...

A boosted Viper!?:aigo: Yeah, that's bad! :evil2:

Yeah, I'm hoping it'll last a little while. This thread got enough attention that I'll post my findings. Judging from the condition of the bearings, my guess would be that it should be fine for a good while. Some folks feel differently. I guess we'll see though. :icon_bigg

Yep, the first day I heard the knock, I baby'd it home and turned it off immediately. It was barely starting to knock. The knock was very faint; but, I was pretty sure I knew what it was. I finished replacing all the rod bearings tonight. The one that was knocking wasn't all that bad. It...

You must have missed it above. I got the car this way. Only two people think it's a bad idea so far and only one of them speaks from experience. Your ride sounds sweet. Keep the rubber side down man...

That is a sad story. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the 7M internals. That reminded me of something! I might have access to a downed 7M. Are you running 7M cams too?

None taken. I'll still do it and see what happens. If it blows up the next day. So be it. I'll give all of y'all kudos. BUT!!! If not, I'll expect the stupidity statements retracted.:naughty: Ultimately, it's a gamble. And it's MY gamble. In the end, "stupidity" or not, We'll ALL...

Is that what happened to yours...was it run low on oil? How long did it last after the rebuild (patch job)? Don't get me wrong, I agree with what you're saying and see your point. I just happen to have a cheap set of bearings (rock products) laying around and thought I'd gamble a little...

Ok. You guys are busting my chops here! :aigo: I have a second engine that I'm building the 'RIGHT' way! This one was run low on oil which resulted in a rod knock. The bearings show considerable wear (114k); but, no grooves or copper showing. Cylinders 2 and 4 were knocking. The crank...

The guy I got the car from ran it with low oil. It was like 2-1/2 quarts low when i got it! That's when the knock started. I'm just trying to limp this engine along until my other one is done. I'm sure the top end is bad also; but, throwing bearings at it should get it back on the road...

I have one on the stand that is going to the machine shop soon. I just decided (with the help of a friend off this forum) to pull the pan on my existing motor to see how bad the damage was. After we did that, I just decided to throw a set of bearings at it and put it back on the road till my...

Yep, it has/had a rod knock. Most of the rod bearings were badly worn. No copper showing; but, almost there. The crank has inspected 'OK' so far. Now I'm down to the mains.