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Re: 1275 resurrection

To: "Elliott, Patrick" <patrick.elliott@attws.com>
Subject: Re: 1275 resurrection
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 1998 22:15:55 -0400
Cc: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>, "'mgs@autox.team.net'" <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
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Reply-to: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>
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Elliott, Patrick wrote:

>  I rebuilt my 1275 and have finally got it into the car. Before I
> attempt to run it , I would like to turn it over , build up some oil
> pressure, and generally make sure nothing is going to break.
>  Question #1. Do I have to "prime" the oil system in any way?

Yes.remove the oil pipe (from filter to block) at the block and put a few onces
of oil down there,
this primes the oil pump.

>  Question #2. How long will it have to turn over before I get any oil
> flow out of the pressure gauge fitting?

When primed, about 5 seconds.

>  Question #3. When I rebuilt it, I filled the top end of the cylinder
> with oil to protect them while I got the car ready to except the
>                          engine.  Would it behoove me to flush these out
> with gas or diesel ? or just let it burn out?

Pull plugs, spin engine, stand aside! this will blow out any oil.

>  Question #4  Does anyone have a Starter switch from a 948 ?

Key or solenoid?

Frank



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