Set the valve lash at manufacturer's specs.
Use a good set of gauges with oil pressure and water temperature.
We use a run stand with a gas tank already mounted, but a five gallon can will work. Plumb a hose through the can's cap(with a return line if needed).
Make sure you have gear oil in the trans, the input shaft will be spinning. You will also need a plug or yoke in the output of the trans to prevent leakage. Make sure the trans is in neutral so the plug or yoke isn't spun out of the trans(may turn a little from gear oil friction).
Keep a good fire extinguisher on hand for initial start up and run in. You shouldn't need it but better safe than sorry.
Starting an engine for the first time is always nerve racking for me. But usually everything goes well as I'm sure it will for you.
Good luck!
Use a good set of gauges with oil pressure and water temperature.
We use a run stand with a gas tank already mounted, but a five gallon can will work. Plumb a hose through the can's cap(with a return line if needed).
Make sure you have gear oil in the trans, the input shaft will be spinning. You will also need a plug or yoke in the output of the trans to prevent leakage. Make sure the trans is in neutral so the plug or yoke isn't spun out of the trans(may turn a little from gear oil friction).
Keep a good fire extinguisher on hand for initial start up and run in. You shouldn't need it but better safe than sorry.
Starting an engine for the first time is always nerve racking for me. But usually everything goes well as I'm sure it will for you.
Good luck!