It has been a bad day in restoration land. I am trying to start my rebuilt 1976 FJ40 2F engine after (sadly) 10 years. I primed the pump, squirted oil in the cylinders, oiled the rockers in prep to crank. I got it to fire up briefly but then it stopped (after 1 minute, yesterday). Today I cannot start it at all. The starter cannot spin the motor. I have tried rotating motor without spark plugs but to no avail.
Is it possible that I have destroyed the engine? How would I know?
I have a GMC HEI distributor with the oil pump drive from the original 2F distributor. This setup was running years ago so I had no reason to suspect an issue.
What is the length of the oil pump drive from the seat of the distributor to slot in pump drive?
I was done the restoration and just needed to start the vehicle, now I appear to be truly f'd!
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Limit the recriminations as I feel bad enough already.
Is it possible that I have destroyed the engine? How would I know?
I have a GMC HEI distributor with the oil pump drive from the original 2F distributor. This setup was running years ago so I had no reason to suspect an issue.
What is the length of the oil pump drive from the seat of the distributor to slot in pump drive?
I was done the restoration and just needed to start the vehicle, now I appear to be truly f'd!
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Limit the recriminations as I feel bad enough already.