I had a dream, It was about a 6 Options

[DavidSweden]

I had a dream to install a 6, that was a few years back and I even got a 2,2T motor but the project didn't get off the ground, anyway as I have run out of things to do I thought I might resurrect the idea.

According to the PO the motor came out of a running car and I want to make sure that it runs before I commit to installing it.

What do I need to do to get it running?
I do not have a spare gearbox for the starter or an oil tank is there an easy way to fire it up without (or using substitutes for) these parts and what about the electrics, there is a coil but I think I need more than that?
Any help much appreciated as I know nothing about these engines.
PS:
It looks like the motor has been opened up at some time there is a lot of sealer on the case seam behind the flywheel, do you think its been opened?

[Mark Henry]

The case half sealant looks like permatex aviation sealant, I stopped using it mid-90's, so the rebuild is likely 25+ years old.

Test running I would get an early 911/914-6 flywheel* and mount it to a 914 tranny and use some blocks to get it off the ground. If it turns freely I might hook up a tank and oil. pull the plugs and try to do a compression test. If all the cylinders pumped a reasonable pressure (doesn't have to be perfect at this point) then I'd continue on to get it ready to fire.
Clay and Calvin covered the things needed to do the rest of the deed.

*You likely can use the stock 911 flywheel and starter ring assembly for testing because a 2.2 would have used a 901 (family) transmission, for a 914 trans just leave the release bearing out for testing. For use in a 914 you would need a early /6 flywheel and stock clutch kit (same as a /4) or the 911 flywheel and an adaptor ring assembly from KEP. There is a way to use a 911 clutch, but I personally wouldn't go this route.