Golen Jeep Six-Cylinder Setup Manual

Ext 2

Golens Engine Service

17 Dracut Rd
Hudson, NH 03051
Phone [phone]
Sales Ext # 1
Tech Ext # 2
www.golenengineservice.com

Jeep Six-Cylinder Setup Guide

Thank you for purchasing a Golen performance engine. Your engine will give you many years of
fun and reliability provided you properly follow these instructions for setup and break-in. The
initial setup and break-in of your engine is the most critical part of its life and will determine how it
runs for years to come. Please remember, just because an engine is built with top-end
performance components doesn’t mean it will run correctly with improper break-in and tuning.

We highly recommend that you read through all of this information before starting your
installation, that way you know what to expect throughout the process and may call the tech line
and ask any questions before beginning the installation.

Unpacking and Inspection

Uncrate your engine and visually inspect it for any damage that may have occurred during
shipping. If damage is visible, contact the freight carrier and GES immediately.

Compare the GES engine to the engine you removed from your car. Make sure all mounting
holes and other features are identical between the two.

Remove, clean and thoroughly inspect the following parts from your original motor: oil pan, motor
mounts, starter, flywheel, timing chain cover, fuel pump, water pump, intake manifold, injection,
distributor and ignition components, thermostat, exhaust manifolds, harmonic dampener, oil and
water temperature sending units, dipstick and rocker covers. This is a good time to replace any
part that may have excessive wear. After inspection, install the parts on your GES high
performance engine. We recommend installing the distributor and injection after the engine is
bolted in to prevent damage to these components.

Installation

Install the engine into the engine compartment and bolt up all mounts. Inspect the following parts
and their respective mounting hardware: air conditioning, alternator, power steering pump, smog
pump, radiator, pulleys, fan, fan shroud, hoses, belts, etc. These parts can also have excessive
wear and can be more easily replaced at this time.

Install the fuel injection and throttle cable, then fill the radiator with the proper amount of coolant
and check for leaks.

Install a new oil filter and pour the required amount of oil (6 qrts) into the engine. It is mandatory to run a

true break in oil such as Joe Gibbs BR or Royal Purple Break In, failure to do so can result and
premature camshaft wear. You can run the break in oil for 500 miles as long as it stays clean, after that

you can run either a Zinc based oil such as the Joe Gibb’s Hot Rod oil or you can use a conventional or

synthetic 10/40 or 15/40 oil but you will need to add a Zinc Additive to every oil change with these for the
entire life of the engine.

Priming the Oil Pump

At this point you need to prime your engines oil pump. This step is very important and can severely
damage your engine and void your warranty if not performed properly. Please carefully follow the
instructions included in this packet labeled “How to Prime the Jeep Oil Pump” then return to this
page once this is complete.

Installing the Distributor/Cam Sensor

Now you should install the distributor. Follow the instructions included in this packet labeled
“Installing the Jeep Distributor/Cam Sensor” then return to this page.

Starting the Engine

At this point, you are just about ready to start your engine. Reconnect the positive and negative
battery cables and double-check all connections. Once this is complete, call the Golen Engine
tech line at 800-591-9171 ext 2. This is a required part of our standard setup procedure and allows us
to review all of the final details before starting your engine.

Now you are ready to start your new engine. Keep in mind that you must break in the camshaft.
This is just as important as priming the oil as you may also severely damage your engine and
void the warranty by not performing this step. Please follow the instructions in “Jeep Camshaft
Break-In Procedure” then return to this page.

After the cam break-in has been completed, check for leaks. Be sure to check under the vehicle.
Also check the spark plugs. The porcelain should be fairly clean, almost white. Brand new spark
plugs will remain fairly clean after the cam break-in and should not be interpreted as a sign of a
lean condition. If the spark plugs look black or do not look fairly clean after the cam break-in,
please call the Golen Engine tech line at 800-591-9171 ext 2.

Driving the Vehicle

Now it’s time to go for a drive. Run the engine in high gear and lug it checking for detonation
(spark knock or ping). If you experience spark knock call Golen Engine to discuss.
Next make a test run on the road reaching 30mph. Keep this first ride limited to 2-3 miles, then
return and check the spark plugs. They should still be fairly clean, but may start showing a light
brown color that will get slightly darker as you put more miles on the engine. This is a good sign
and means your engine is running properly. If the spark plugs look black please call the Golen
Engine tech line at 800-591-9171 ext 2.

Periodically accelerate to 50mph and decelerate rapidly. Repeat this procedure at least 10 times.
Applying loads to the engine for short periods of time causes increased ring pressure against the
cylinder walls and helps seat the rings. The rapid deceleration increases vacuum and gives extra
lubrication to the piston and ring assemblies. Drive normally but not at continuous high speeds or
under heavy loads for the first 500 miles. It is important to not “lug” or “baby” the engine during
break-in because the rings will not seat properly.

Double check all bolt torques, hose connections, coolant and oil levels. We
recommend that you check these items for the first two weeks of run time. It will take about 500 miles
to break the engine in all the way. It is mandatory to run a Zinc based oil such as the Joe Gibb’s Hot
Rod oil or a Zinc Additive with every oil change for the entire life of the engine.

Golens Engine Service

17 Dracut Rd
Hudson, NH 03051
Phone [phone]
Sales Ext # 1
Tech Ext # 2
www.golenengineservice.com

How to Prime the Jeep Oil Pump

Priming the oil pump in your Jeep engine brings the oil pressure up to normal before the engine is started.
This will protect the engine from premature failure cause by a dry start. Dry start is a condition whereby
the engine is initially run for a short time without any lubrication on the bearings. This can wipe and spin
bearings and cause quick and devastating damage to the engine internals. Priming the engine using the
following instructions ensures that the first time it is started there is proper lubrication on all internal parts.
Once the engine has been primed and run for the first time, a thin layer of oil always remains on all of the
bearings and protects them for those first few critical seconds during startup while the pressure builds up.

Priming the oil pump is the most important step to take just before starting your engine for the
first time!!

1. After you install the engine into the Jeep’s engine compartment, make sure that you install a

new name-brand oil filter such as Wix and fill the engine with the proper amount of oil. Using the factory
oil pan and oil dip-stick, fill to the factory level on the stick.

2. Install the priming tool into the engine through the distributor hole and attach a ” electric drill
to the priming tool. If you don’t have a priming tool, you may cut the handle off of a flat-head
screwdriver and use that to turn the oil pump drive shaft. Be careful, though, as the cut-off
end may be sharp.

3. Next, turn the drill clockwise until you feel the drill load-up. This may take a few minutes, but
you will eventually feel the drill start to torque back on your arm. This is a sign that the oil has
now been pulled through the oil pump pick-up tube and is now actually pumping through the
engine.

4. Continue running the drill for another minute after the drill loads-up. This ensures that all of
the bearings and moving components have been properly lubricated.

5. After priming is completed, install the distributor and start the engine.

6. If you have any questions regarding priming the oil pump, please call the GES tech line at 1-

800-591-9171 Ext 2.