For assembly lube, I use oil and STP mixed half and half.
When starting, take the distributor cap off and crank the engine until the
oil pressure comes up. Then attach the cap and start it. ...bill in
corvallis
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-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim F.
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 12:20 PM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: [Spridgets] New engine
I've worked on small block chevys most of my life and with a freshly built
engine I was taught to pre oil before starting. This is accomplished by
spinning the oil pump through the distributer hole with a tool that engages
the oil pump and spinning with an electric drill until oil pressure is up
to
snuff and this ensures adequate oil to mains and rod bearings. is there any
way of pre oiling a freshly rebuilt 1275, or is there some way of avoiding a
dry start??
1960 Bugeye
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