In a message dated 97-09-24 11:02:50 EDT, ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU writes:
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I guess I'm from the old school but what did the factory do to
start a new engine? What does Detroit do? I can't imagine them going
through all the work of priming things. If you don't want the engine to
fire before you have pressure then pull the distributer wire and crank
away. The small amount of wear that a new engine would get during the
first start should not be a concern. I think too often we follow the
advice of those that write books. It sounds good but may be over kill.
....Art >>
AND THE ANSWER IS......<drum roll> ........They use engine oil, 'cause the
engines don't lay around for a while before starting, and the oil doesn't run
off of the internals.
Ray
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