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My race engine(s) sit unused for a month or more at a time. When I do start them I crank it over until I see oil pressure then turn the ignition switch on and the engine starts.

Something similar to this can be accomplished on our vehicles by temporarily pulling a fuse or unplugging the injector or coil harness.
 
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My mustang sits all winter long. Before starting I pull the distributor and use a drill to spin the oil pump drive shaft to prime the engine and pump up the lifters before starting.

I know engines now days don't have distributors though.... Lol

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My mustang sits all winter long. Before starting I pull the distributor and use a drill to spin the oil pump drive shaft to prime the engine and pump up the lifters before starting.

That’s exactly what I used to do after a rebuild years ago. It makes great sense if you can still do it that way

I know engines now days don't have distributors though.... Lol

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My mustang sits all winter long. Before starting I pull the distributor and use a drill to spin the oil pump drive shaft to prime the engine and pump up the lifters before starting.

I know engines now days don't have distributors though.... Lol

If you have an old Ford Mustang,.... Why don't you use the hand crank on the front of the car?? :confused:

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Are we all so busy on our MODS that the traffic at the forum has slowed this much. I really thought that with the "shelter at home" recommendation/order, that we would be busier on the forum with questions and such. Is it me or has the flow/traffic slowed a bunch at the forum?
 

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Are we all so busy on our MODS that the traffic at the forum has slowed this much. I really thought that with the "shelter at home" recommendation/order, that we would be busier on the forum with questions and such. Is it me or has the flow/traffic slowed a bunch at the forum?

I really haven't changed what I usually do..... I " shelter at home" when I don't need to go out to buy something. My job is not affected.... My job is actually better right now, under these conditions.

And my Yukon is still 'nearly' perfect.
 

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My race engine(s) sit unused for a month or more at a time. When I do start them I crank it over until I see oil pressure then turn the ignition switch on and the engine starts.

Something similar to this can be accomplished on our vehicles by temporarily pulling a fuse or unplugging the injector or coil harness.

I hold the pedal to the floor to keep mine from firing up when cranking. The first few rotations are noticeably slower then it seems to "loosen up" and crank at normal speed. The PCM will let it crank for about 10 seconds before it cuts the starter circuit. I let the starter rest for about 20-30 seconds then crank again and it doesn't have that "drag"- goes straight to cranking at full speed.

I always assumed that initial slower cranking was caused by extra friction from lack of lubrication.
 
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Don, have you ever looked at your actual coolant temperature via the OBD2 data?

The reason I ask is because the gauge in the truck will read 210° at operating temperature but the actual temperature according to the Torque Pro app or a Tech2 device will show about 192°.

I am just curious what your actual temperature reading will be after you install the 180° thermostat.

Please keep us posted.
Today I installed the 180* thermostst, new water pump, new ps hose, and new metal y fitting heater hose. Then I took it for a drive. Temp gauge goes straight to 210* just like it always has.
 

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Today I installed the 180* thermostst, new water pump, new ps hose, and new metal y fitting heater hose. Then I took it for a drive. Temp gauge goes straight to 210* just like it always has.

Well that was productive, albeit not very informative... lol

Was this idling or driving down the highway?

Did it seem to take longer to reach " 210° " then normal?
 
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