A couple months ago I swapped a 502 crate motor I bought from a fellow pirate member into my M1008. I got the motor installed and running but did not get a chance to tie up all of the loose ends on me truck until this week.
The truck has been at a buddy's shop, and he told me that it would not turn over, so he pulled the plugs and found fuel pouring out of each cylinder. Last night I changed the oil, and got about 6 gallons of oil/gas mixture out of the motor. All I can figure is that the last person to move the truck left the electric fuel pump on as I have it on a toggle switch. After it completely drained, I filled the engine with fresh oil and new filter and let it idle for short intervals, never letting it heat up too much.
I am going to change the oil again in it this evening, and as many times as necessary until any evidence of fuel is gone. Is there anything else I need to do or should do before running it down the road? Is my motor already screwed? Any opinions are appreciated.
The truck has been at a buddy's shop, and he told me that it would not turn over, so he pulled the plugs and found fuel pouring out of each cylinder. Last night I changed the oil, and got about 6 gallons of oil/gas mixture out of the motor. All I can figure is that the last person to move the truck left the electric fuel pump on as I have it on a toggle switch. After it completely drained, I filled the engine with fresh oil and new filter and let it idle for short intervals, never letting it heat up too much.
I am going to change the oil again in it this evening, and as many times as necessary until any evidence of fuel is gone. Is there anything else I need to do or should do before running it down the road? Is my motor already screwed? Any opinions are appreciated.