[Healeys] Starting Rebuilt Engine BJ8

[David Nock]

Turning the distributor drive will not get you oil pressure in the  
Healey motor. The oil pump has its own drive gear. Remove the spark  
plugs and crank the engine over to get oil pressure before starting  
the engine.



David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Jul 4, 2012, at 6:05 AM, Michael J Maloney wrote:

> Listers;
>
> I'm getting mine started at a local reputable  
> garage,including,smoke test
> and coolant pressure test.Using rebuilder's recommended performance
> break-in oil(joe gibbs).
> Next pre oil using my tool to turn distributor drive , check for  
> pressure.
> Start up and run between  1800-2000 for 20 minutes varying up and
> down.Change oil and filter.
> I am to follow precise  directions from AERA-TB1935 nov 2001.This  
> provides
> a checklist before and after start up.Hope this helps.
> Mike Maloney 66 HLY
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