dan__wright
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| posted on 10/1/08 at 01:04 PM |
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1st time starting engine
i should be starting the engine in the next few nights.
it has been sat for 5+ months with not a lot of oil in it, obviously i will get oil pressure on the starter with the plugs out first but is it worth
putting a drop of oil into each cylinder?
FREE THE ROADSTER ONE…!!
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andyharding
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| posted on 10/1/08 at 01:13 PM |
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If they are new rings then no start it dry. If it's already run in then it couldn't hurt.
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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dan__wright
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| posted on 10/1/08 at 01:15 PM |
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its run before but not that long (its done a whole 17Miles from new lol)
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coozer
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| posted on 10/1/08 at 01:18 PM |
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Don't forget the video camera and posting it
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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dan__wright
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| posted on 10/1/08 at 01:23 PM |
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camera is ready and waiting!
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worX
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| posted on 10/1/08 at 01:23 PM |
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Should be alright without it Dan.
Just make sure it has oil/water etc, then turn it on the starter until you've achieved oil pressure then drop the plugs in and crank away!
Steve
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r1_pete
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| posted on 10/1/08 at 02:44 PM |
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I usually take the oil pressure sender out and use a clean pump oil can to force oil 'backwards' into all the oilways, using whatever is
needed for a temporary seal between can and block. That way pressure is up almost immediately, minimising dry running time.
Put the sender back before cranking though.
Overkill I know, but, it also primes the pump, some of which wont pump dry.
Rgds.
Pete.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 10/1/08 at 03:47 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by r1_pete
Put the sender back before cranking though.
Overkill I know, but, it also primes the pump, some of which wont pump dry.
Rgds.
Pete.
Overkill??? No Way... just sensible precautions. It takes a spoonful of oil and a little time. Thats a very little expense compared with an engine
rebuild, or even a small damage repair.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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