94NDTA

Looking for a little advice. 3 years ago I pulled the heads an intake off my lt1' only tear a joint in my shoulder, making me useless for a year, and haven't been able to get to it since. I put some oil on the pistons and the cylinder walls, and wrapped the motor the best I could. Well now is the time to put It back together and start it up.

I will be pulling the tank and doing the fuel pump, cleaning it out. Any steps I should take before starting it up with the new heads and valve train? I have not put anything together yet.

Catmaigne

I'd turn it over a few times by hand, then crank it with the starter motor a few times until you get oil pressure... but that's just me. You should be good to go otherwise. 3 years isn't all that long.

valter

Not a big deal, if it turns over you are ok. Mine was sitting close to 6 years with dropped valve in a '97 T/A, head off. Fixed it this year and it's running great.

94NDTA

Were your heads and intake off the car like mine?

valter

Yes, intake and one head off.

94NDTA

That makes me feel a lot better.

bw_hunter

I'd probably rent a priming tool and prime the system without turning over the engine. When oil appears at a few of the rockers, turn the engine over by hand until all of the rocker show oil. Then Bol it back together and enjoy!

94NDTA

I'm not sure how I am going to prime it with it still in the car.