Re: How do I get the oil pressure up before starting a newly rebuilt TR6?

[David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>]

Message text written by Brian Sanborn
>Ron,

>There are more drastic things like spinning the oil pump shaft with an
electric drill.  But, >I just removed the spark plugs and made sure I had a
freshly charged battery.  I then >deprssed the clutch and cranked the
engine.  

A friend of mine did that and destroyed the thrust washer.  I guess I
question the need to depress the clutch.  If you leave it out you will also
prelub the transmission.  ;-)

Brian Sanborn
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