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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: thediscodude on November 13, 2010, 13:26:57

Title: Help starting engine on a pallet
Post by: thediscodude on November 13, 2010, 13:26:57: just brought an engine, wanted to find out if its a runner before i put it in the truck, what do i need to do other than fuel to get it started, any help much appreciated
Title: Re: Help starting engine on a pallet
Post by: doda456 on November 13, 2010, 16:00:06: umm what engine is it?
Title: Re: Help starting engine on a pallet
Post by: thediscodude on November 13, 2010, 16:05:39: discovery 300tdi
Title: Re: Help starting engine on a pallet
Post by: gingernutsv8 on November 13, 2010, 16:41:07: is it cable throttle
Title: Re: Help starting engine on a pallet
Post by: thediscodude on November 14, 2010, 00:46:02: yer :)... i think lol its got the bit you can rev it up in the engine bay im presuming thats cable
Title: Re: Help starting engine on a pallet
Post by: stevethedent on November 14, 2010, 08:45:15: It will be an utter waste of time unless you are prepared to connect the full exhaust system. you will not be able to hear any knocking or other faults as you will be deaf.
Hope this helps. :shock:
Title: Re: Help starting engine on a pallet
Post by: thediscodude on November 14, 2010, 11:19:37: all i want to know is if it run or not, just dont want to put it in the disco to find out it dosent
Title: Re: Help starting engine on a pallet
Post by: doda456 on November 14, 2010, 19:10:14: As its a simple tdi, you need 12v on the solenoid on the fuel pump, and 12v to the starter motor to start it. Dont run it for more than 30 secs with coolant as you risk doing serious damage
Title: Re: Help starting engine on a pallet
Post by: SteveGoodz on November 14, 2010, 19:24:14: PLEASE make sure it's got oil in it before firing it up :shock:
Title: Re: Help starting engine on a pallet
Post by: thediscodude on November 14, 2010, 19:36:17: ok will keep them points in mind thanks for everyones help :)
Title: Re: Help starting engine on a pallet
Post by: Range Rover Blues on November 15, 2010, 14:44:28: If it's got oil in it you could do a compression test usinga good battery, that doesn't mean starting it but don't use a petrol compression tester.