RE: First Start

[David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>]

Message text written by "Brian Sanborn"
>Lots of good advice... that's what I did... plugs out and crank
until oil pressure shows on gauge.  I would suggest that you run
the starter on a "duty cycle" of 15-20 seconds on and maybe 30
off... instead of continuous... or something like that.  You
don't want to overheat the starter.  Lots of AMPS flowing down
there.
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An engine that has no compression (because the plugs are out) puts less of
a load on the starter and it will heat up more slowly.  This can be
verified using an ammeter (if you have one that reads in the 200 - 300 Amp
range).  Even a stiff, new engine is less burden than a well broke-in
engine with plugs firing at just before top dead center.

Dave