In article <Pine.PCW.3.91.950530121012.4503A-100000@dos185.nysed.gov>,
Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov> wrote:
> I think it might be best to drain the current oil as best you can
> (considering it won't be very warm) and put in new oil and filter.
Not so sure about the oil filter before the first attempts at
cranking. Renewing it creates a long delay before any oil reaches
the bearings, oil with high water content is much better than no
oil at all.
> Then, once ignition and fuel systems are operable, crank the
> engine for a bit with the HT coil wire disconnected -- at least until
> the oil pressure light goes out or you are otherwise sure you have built
> up some oil pressure.
I would definitely have left the plug holes open. The bearing and piston
ring loads will be much smaller. Run the engine on the starter for
quite a long time. The load on the starter will be very light, it won't
mind.
The same technique may be used when starting a reconditioned engine for
the first time.
Egil
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