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Re: 1275 resurrection

To: Chuck Ciaffone <chuckc@ibm.net>
Subject: Re: 1275 resurrection
From: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
Date: Mon, 06 Apr 1998 17:39:40 -0400
Cc: "Elliott, Patrick" <patrick.elliott@attws.com>, "'Spridgets'" <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>, "'mgs@autox.team.net'" <mgs@Autox.Team.Net>
Organization: BRIT Inc.
References: <01BD6143.DC2690E0@wr-msg02-sac.swest.mccaw.com> <3529129D.685D@ibm.net>
Reply-to: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Chuck Ciaffone wrote:
> 
> Elliott,
> 
> STOPPP!!!
> 
> Before you actually start the engine, disconnect the
> high-tension lead to the distributor. Then turn the engine
> slowly with the starter motor till you see the oil pressure come
> up on the gauge.

  If you don't pull the plugs, this is almost a waste of
time. The big ends still have to crank with the strain
of compression with no oil.

  Pull the plugs.

-- 
Trevor Boicey, Ottawa, Canada.
tboicey@brit.ca, http://www.brit.ca/~tboicey/
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