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Re: How do I get the oil pressure up before starting a newly rebuilt TR6

To: "Ronald A. Dowty" <rdowty@jspp.com>
Subject: Re: How do I get the oil pressure up before starting a newly rebuilt TR6?
From: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 18:15:29 -0500 (EST)
Cc: "'triumphs@autox.team.net'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
On Wed, 15 Dec 1999, Ronald A. Dowty wrote:

> What do I need to do to insure proper oil pressure before staring my engine
> for the first time after being rebuilt.

Pull the plugs and spin it with the starter until you see pressure 
registering on the gauge. Then put plugs back and reconnect the ignition 
and attempt to start it. That should do it.

--Andy

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