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Old 01-17-2020, 03:00 AM   #1
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Starting Engine On Frame?

Hey Guys Just Looking For Some Tips and Advice To Start My Engine On The Frame. Have Everything Plumbed. Radiators Hooked Up. + Battery Wire To The Starter

Just Not Sure About The Wiring. Was Going To Use The Keyed Ignition To Turn It Over.. Its An HEI Distributor
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Old 01-17-2020, 03:35 AM   #2
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Re: Starting Engine On Frame?

I'm not sure what you mean. The engine should be on the frame.

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Old 01-17-2020, 07:14 AM   #3
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Re: Starting Engine On Frame?

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I'm not sure what you mean. The engine should be on the frame.
I'm also not sure why you can't type like a normal human. Try...
Why the attitude when you have nothing to contribute?
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Old 01-17-2020, 08:56 AM   #4
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Re: Starting Engine On Frame?

Make sure its not in gear. 12v to HEI, jump terminals on starter with a screwdriver or a switch.
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Old 01-17-2020, 09:00 AM   #5
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Re: Starting Engine On Frame?

I would do like Mike C says and jumper 12v to the HEI and use a remote start button like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Sunpro-CP7853.../dp/B0009XQUKW
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Old 01-17-2020, 11:48 AM   #6
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Re: Starting Engine On Frame?

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1. Positive side of the Battery to Starter
2. Negative side of the Battery to the Block
3. Remote start button to the Positive side of the Battery and to the "S" terminal on the starter solenoid.
4. Wire from Positive side of the Battery to BAT terminal on HEI (have an alligator clip on the battery end so you can unhook it easily to kill the engine)
5. Pour a little gas in carb if fuel system is not connected
6. Oil Pressure gauge hooked up or you will coat everything around you with oil
7. You may have to close the choke to get it to start.

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Old 01-17-2020, 04:12 PM   #7
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Old 01-17-2020, 04:49 PM   #8
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Good luck. Tell us how it went.
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Old 01-17-2020, 04:52 PM   #9
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Now we don't want you to post a pic of your chassis driving away by itself
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Old 01-17-2020, 05:10 PM   #10
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You didn't mention the transmission. Don't forget to fill it with oil too.
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Old 01-18-2020, 11:32 AM   #11
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Make sure you jack the rear wheels up in case. I just went through this with the 68. If it's not hooked up to the rear end it want matter. I had the drive shaft in. I hooked it all up just like it should be.

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