5L 302 engines (revisited)

[stephen low]

Not sure how this old post re-appeared - the moderators must be having fun - but history now shows i have a 220 AU2 sitting in the car and urging me to make sparks so it can rumble to life.

Am close to getting oil lines set, so once these are done I'm tempted to hook up starter and turn her over to at least lube the bits. I'm guessing the engine hasn't run in over a year and though I've hand cranked and done some lubing, I'm sure there is a need for serious oiling.

Can anyone indicate best way to reintroduce engine to life as it were?

Cheers

[hogster]

Hi Stephen,

I don't know if you have considered LPG. I am currently rebuilding a 289 i picked up cheap. With a dual quad manifold, impco's and a big cobra filter over the top, it will hide most of the gas crap.

Still expect a good horse power output.

The authorities here say if you run LPG there is no requirement for emmissions testing at all. I can run what I like.

Later will replace the 289 with an LPG purpose built 331. Should still make 400-450HP.

Regards
Hogster