<When I start my 6 cold I always crank it until the oil pressure comes up
and
then pull the choke. This usually takes 10-20 seconds depending upon the
ambient temperature. I do it because I read somewhere that the majority (I
think it was 60-80%) of wear on an engine happens when it first starts and
doesn't have oil on metal to metal surfaces. Now I might have to buy a new
starter sooner than otherwise but that's easier and cheaper than a rebuild.>
Maybe I'm wrong, but won't cranking for 10-20 seconds wear the mating
surfaces as well? I pull the choke on mine and it starts right away, and
oil pressure is there within a second or two. Putting a spin-on oil filter
will help bring up oil pressure faster because of the anti-drain back
features of the filter; the engine doesn't have to fill the canister with
oil before pumping to the engine.
Peter Arakelian - '71 TR6 Daily Driver
Domestic Buyer
Moss Motors, Ltd.
(805) 681-3400 x3214
(805) 692-2510 - Fax
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