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Re: Easy way to prime rebuilt engine

To: mgs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: Easy way to prime rebuilt engine
From: Dwgwater1@aol.com
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 13:32:39 -0400 (EDT)
I'm not sure the factory method is necessarily the best way or the best
example on how to start a new engine, since the wararnty would be long over
when any damage showed up, although it probably is the most cost effective.
 Pressurized systems and priming seem a bit too much to me in the overkill
department.  When I restart my 70 Midget after its six month winter nap, I
(try to find patience to) pull the plugs, squirt a little oil in the holes
and spin it with the starter to bring up oil pressure and circulate the oil
with pretty much no load on the bearings.  It's a little Lawn Boyish  when I
put the plugs back in  and start it though.   I think that would be enough
for a new engine too, since presumably the parts were'nt aseembled dry.

.02 from a confirmed lurker.
Dave Groundwater

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