Ronald,
I'd also put some oil through the plug holes into each cylinder before
spinning it.
Regards,
Bob Hutton
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Andrew Mace
Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 10:15 AM
To: Ronald A. Dowty
Cc: 'triumphs@autox.team.net'
Subject: Re: How do I get the oil pressure up before starting a newly
rebuilt TR6?
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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