Starting the engine

[El__burro]

I am curious to see if the engine is in working order (and mainly want to hear it roar)
Is there a way to start it without mounting all the bits and pieces ie coils end the rest of the wiring diagram.

In other words what is the minimum necessary to start it?

Thanks

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

1st you need coils then battery,Then a  positive feed to the coils and points which means you need wiring from the points to the coils.When you have it right the points will spark and so should the plugs
In case of any problems air leaks crap carbs if she revs  like hell you need to disconnect the positive feed bloody quick.
Do not think its worth the risk but easy for me I love electrics
Hope this helps, it for me is easier to do it than explain it
Cheers
Bitsa

[El__burro]

Thanks for the reply.
The wiring seems to be there I have a rectangular plug coming out from the engine, then I have the rest of the wiring aside. I need a battery any recommendations for this

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

In My opinion get a gel battery seem to be for me great and you get rid off a tube that spews acid on your gorgeous exhausts
Cheers
Bitsa

[K2-K6]

I'll go along with Bitsa as to wiring it, but would add that you may need an oil pressure light as well and try to get oil pressure with the plugs out before you try to run it.

Oh and something halfway sensible for oil condition or you risk damaging it.

[El__burro]

My idea was to remove the engine from the frame.
Since i have not much linking it to the frame, as mentioned the wiring is unplugged (and seems to be completed)
I am just trying to get enough to start a bench test.
Fuel, oil, battery and so on.
Is there a link to explain what is needed exactly.

Thanks
El__burro

[El__burro]

Almost there, i have purchased oil and a battery, electrical harness is as new and complete. Just waiting for a good sunny day to attempt.
I am not sure about the condition of the engine inside and i was thinking to flush it somehow...
How?

Thanks

[Trigger]

I would at least take the sump off and check out the pump.

[El__burro]

Out of boredom i have removed the oil sump bolt to check for oil.
Actually almost a litre came off it. Then I tried to add more but it would not go through the engine and out again. It stays in the oil tank. Is this normal? I guess that is what the pump is for.

How much oil do i need to add (from zero) to ensure no damage is done.  Bear in mind that I just want to hear it roar.

Thanks

[Trigger]

Just because it has oil coming out of the sump. How do you know if the pump is working and the strainer is not blocked ?
If you have no oil feed to the top end, the cam will not last very long.
Have you kicked it over until the oil light has gone out ?

Opp's for got: Oil capacity is 3.5 ltr with 2ltr of that in the tank. Pump likes to be primed.
 

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Do what Trig says I would and do
Cheers
Bitsa

[Green1]

Do what Trig says I would and do
Cheers
Bitsa

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[Norniron]

Do what Trig says I would and do
Cheers
Bitsa

We know,we know

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Good Oh
Bitsa

[El__burro]

Probably today i will remove the oil sump, but how can I tell if the pump works without power?

What wattage is the oil warning light?

Thanks
El__burro