Wiring for first engine start

[martin_t]

Hi

I am busily working towards the initial start of my Rover 3.5 engine in a GD Chassis. Can someone advise me on the basic wiring I need to do in order to fire the engine up for the first time. I just want the basics so I can test the engine. I guess I will need to wire some gauges and warning lights, but I thought I could do a temporary wiring job for this stage, and then when I was sure everything was OK, do a permanent job with the proper wiring harness from GD. Does that make sense? Can anyone advise please. Diagrams and pictures would be a bonus!!!

Thanks

Martin

[bluetoon]

Hi Martin,
when i wired up my RV8 for the first start i used the following.
Oil Pressure gauge
Oil pressure warning light
Oil Temp gauge
Water temp gauge
Rev counter
Cooling fans
Alternator and charge light

Hope that helps.
I might still have a drawing kicking about if you want. Pm me your email.

Cheers
Jim

[Dutch Paul]

Originally Posted by bluetoon

Hi Martin,
when i wired up my RV8 for the first start i used the following.
Oil Pressure gauge
Oil pressure warning light
Oil Temp gauge
Water temp gauge
Rev counter
Cooling fans
Alternator and charge light

Hope that helps.
I might still have a drawing kicking about if you want. Pm me your email.

Cheers
Jim

Don`t forget to wire the starter up too.

[madjohnny]

Originally Posted by Dutch Paul

Don`t forget to wire the starter up too.

Ignition is always handy!!!

[chesterak]

When you make the connections to the battery, use a couple of mole grips. This will allow rapid disconnection if required - could save your starter motor/cam/lifters etc.