As for the oil I would have filled the oil filter with oil, the
viscosity of the oil is fine that is what I would use. I have rebuilt
engines for 30 years . not a bad engine yet. as for the starter I can't
say. I don't know where you are located if in Ft. Worth TX. I would know
Robert Baird Ft. Worth Texas
1954 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton P/U
zigga50@att.net wrote:
> I have just finished rebuilding my first engine and am close to test firing
>it . I just added 5 quarts of oil and was wondering since its the first time
>to add oil and everything is empty like the filter and lines if I should add
>more oil, I used 10w-30 should i use something lighter for the break in
>period? also the engine is a 235 and my original dipstick is gone is there an
>after market one? could I make one of the chrome ones from oreilly's fit like
>modify it? last thing is that ive been trying to find a new starter for a 50's
>CAR so I could convert my push start to a solenoid where could i find a NEW
>one?
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