Dennis,
To prepare a new engine for startup, (assuming oil is already in the engine)
I always remove the plugs and spin her up on the starter motor until oil
pressure appears on the gauge. That ensures oil has circulated everywhere.
Put the plugs back in, and start her up. Watch for oil and coolant leaks for
the first minute or so, stand back while all the new paint burns off
everything, and crack open the bottle of bubbly to celebrate!
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: <BarrMark262@aol.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:41 PM
Subject: How to "prime" a new B engine
> Hi Great Listers: I have installed the rebuilt engine in my son's 74B, and
> seek some advice from you.
>
> I want to prepare the engine for starting by making sure as much is
> lubricated as possible prior to cranking. I put about 2 ounces of Marvel
Mystery Oil in
> each cylinder through the spark plug hole and then hand cranked with the
aid
> of a socket on the crank; hoping this would help.
> What is next?
> Pour oil on the head and let it run down to the sump?
>
> Any help is greatly appreciated.
>
> Dennis Barr
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