Rebuilt F Sat for a Long Time

[martymart]

I have a mid year 1971 F engine long block that was rebuilt 20 years ago and was never put in a vehicle and sat in the garage. I will replace the oil pan gasket, crankshaft seal near pulley, and the rear seals. I plan to put oil in the cylinders through the spark plug holes before I place it in my FJ40 and start it. Is there anything else I should do? Perhaps pour some oil over the rods and crankshaft bearings while I have the engine upside down on the stand. I did my frameoff resto, but an idiot when it comes to the engine.

 

[mrboatman]

I would run the oil pump with a drill motor to circulate oil to all of the bearings and valve train before starting the engine.
JP

 

[lc69hunter]

I would run the oil pump with a drill motor to circulate oil to all of the bearings and valve train before starting the engine.
JP

Beat me to it.

 

[Tancruiser]

X3 and maybe put some marvelous mystery oil in the cylinders.

 

[Rusty 72]

I have a 2F that set for 10+ years. I pulled the distributor, spark plugs and put in fresh oil in crankcase and some in the cylinders. Had the wife prime the engine while by hand I turned the engine over slowly. Gauge showed 25psi. Did that for a few minutes. Installed the distributor etc and put some gas down the carb and it started up and ran great.

 

[martymart]

Thanks for the help

 

[Pin_Head]

Who rebuilt it and is there documentation?
If it is legit, I would put it in and run it after pre-lubing it.
If not, I would tear it down and check it out completely to make sure it is OK.

 

[Rock40]

Great advice here. Be sure to turn it over slowly by hand while priming the oil pump with a drill. Take the valve cover off and verify that you have oiling at the top end (rockers).

 

[landcrusher909]

This 2F sat garaged for at least 6 years we know of. Primed the oiling system added some fuel and she runs Great

 

[SteveH]

If it sat 20 years, you will be replacing the valve stem seals at some point, so if it seems to burn oil, or smoke upon deceleration, that might be considered normal.