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?

[Retroracer]

Agree with Mark Henrys guidance and Clays list. Definitely #1 priority: Establish that there is reasonable compression before taking things too far. These engines - after being run then stored for a long period - can have issues with valve seating being compromised. The Dempsey book touches on this, but the way it has been explained to me is as follows:

Freshly rebuilt engine is fired up and runs, carbon deposits start forming immediately on head, piston crown. Engine is stored, humidity and temperature cycles loosen the deposits over time and they fall down (because, gravity) and the exhaust valves are on the lowest point of the bore... so when the engine is exhumed from storage, turned over, fired up, etc., all those flakes of carbon seek exit through the exhaust port and CAN get stuck in the valve seat and compromise / damage the seal.

This is less likely to occur if the engine was only run for a quick check post rebuild - minimal carbon deposits - which may be the case. BUT, if compression numbers look low, you're at least in for a top end rebuild, valve seats / guides, etc.

- Tony

PS. On a positive note, its worth pursuing that -6 dream; these engines are great for -6 conversions; the 2.2 breathes much better than a 2.0 and doesn't have the thermal and load stress of a 2.7. I have one in my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)