First start

[Bill Elliott]

Edited version< only issue I had was the clutch safety switch. I had to tighten some hose clamps and also the thermostat housing. My Summit expansion tank has a small leak from the sight tube on the side. I think if I take the fittings off and put some teflon tape on it should be good. After I restarted a couple times it started burning really rich afr was a 35 which is really high. This will be a learning curve trying to get settings on the Sniper all tuned it but initial start was awesome !

https://youtu.be/BjxpX-tBlJY

Post edit: Just realized I didn't screw in o2 sensor, that probably had a lot to do with it burning rich

[scrubs]

The involuntary smile of every first start, priceless. Congrats, my man.

[maclonchas]

Congrats... I am getting closer to my first start this ... hopefully this weekend.... I hope mine goes as smooth as yours

[GoDadGo]

Congratulations!
Also, take the card board off of the radiator.

[Bill Elliott]

Congratulations!
Also, take the card board off of the radiator.

Funny thing is several days ago I saw a post somewhere about the cardboard. That first start is such a rush of excitement forgot. Just like the O2 sensor I forgot. Cheers

[F500guy]

Cruising along Bill, good to see!

[rich grsc]

Edited version< only issue I had was the clutch safety switch. I had to tighten some hose clamps and also the thermostat housing. My Summit expansion tank has a small leak from the sight tube on the side. I think if I take the fittings off and put some teflon tape on it should be good. After I restarted a couple times it started burning really rich afr was a 35 which is really high. This will be a learning curve trying to get settings on the Sniper all tuned it but initial start was awesome !

https://youtu.be/BjxpX-tBlJY

Post edit: Just realized I didn't screw in o2 sensor, that probably had a lot to do with it burning rich
Bill, o2 sensor don't come into play till the engine is warmed up, about 160*, and an AFR of 35, :eek:, is EXTREMELY lean. I would NOT drive it if that is correct. A normal range is around 13.5-14, under acceleration or heavy load 12-12.5

[Bill Elliott]

Bill, o2 sensor don't come into play till the engine is warmed up, about 160*, and an AFR of 35, :eek:, is EXTREMELY lean. I would NOT drive it if that is correct. A normal range is around 13.5-14, under acceleration or heavy load 12-12.5

Today I worked on all the bugs, coolant leak and put the O2 sensor in. This thing runs like a beast now. AFR was around 13-14 temp cycled between 180-205 fan cycling correctly. I didn't say it before but the 35 afr was after it had warmed up and restarted last night .

[rich grsc]

That's good to hear. ;)

[Pmieras]

Awesome. Like seeing your child walk for the first time