John Middlesworth wrote:
> I have an idea about how to prime my freshly rebuilt engine and I thought
> I'd see if anyone else has done it and if there are any drawbacks.
>
> I want to avoid scuffing up my new camshaft so I plan to get everything in
> place in the engine bay but hold off on installing lifters and pushrods.
> Then I'll take out the spark plugs and turn over the engine until I get
> decent oil pressure. Then it's a matter of putting in the plugs, lifters
> (with plenty of cam lube) and pushrods and trying to start the engine for
> real. It sounds like a very practical plan, but am I missing something?
>
> John Middlesworth
Thats what I've planned to do when I start-up the Healey for the first time
(hopefully this winter).
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