Time to get this engine started.
I modified the stock battery cables to fit the through hole studs on the new battery. Then time for some courage, took a deep breath and hooked up the cables. No smoke, that's a good sign. Turned the key on and was excited to see the dash light up for the first time.
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So far, so good. Found the engine start button connector in the mess of wiring. Using a piece of weld wire, jumped the two wires.
click....click....click
I heard the starter solenoid engage but the starter was turning. Hmm, back to the service manual. I found I was missing a ground wire from the engine block to the frame. Fixed that and tried again.
crank....crank...
The engine twitched as the starter engaged!
I might actually get this thing running. I went through a mental checklist of everything to complete before adding fuel. First up, re-install the injectors. I planned to clean these but pulled one and applied some voltage and heard a decent clicking, good enough for me and put them back in. I might be cleaning these later when it doesn't run. I took out the fuel cell and flushed out all the drill shavings. Went down the fuel line and tightened all the fittings. Did the same for the return.
Bolted on the header.
Pulled the rag from the throttle body.
Checked the dipstick for oil.
Grabbed a gallon of gas and filled the tank.
Turned the key on.
Heard the fuel pump run for a couple seconds as it should.
Loosened the fuel fitting at the rail to bleed the air.
Cycled the key a few more times.
Proceeded to spray fuel all over the top of the engine, yep, fuel pump is working.
Opened the door and grabbed the fire extinguisher.
Here goes, took a breath, key on....jumped the starter button
crank....crank.....crank....crank......wapoww
It actually fired once!
crank.....crank....crank...vroom!!!!
Shut it off since I don't have the cooling system put together yet and grabbed the camera.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IZcDZCrx8I&feature=youtu.beNot too loud for an open header exhaust, at least when idling. Over 5 years of the engine sitting as a big lump, it finally comes to life!!!
Next up, the cooling system so I can run it more than a few seconds.
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