[Healeys] Pre -lube BJ8 engine that has been in storage

[Harold Manifold]

Hi,

When I change the oil, I usually disconnect the coil wire and turn the
engine over with the starter until the new oil filter is primed and the
pressure registers on the gauge.

Harold


On Sun, Jul 6, 2025 at 5:17 AM Alan Seigrist <healey.nut at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Mitch -
>
> It's not really critical to prelube a stored motor.  There will be enough
> old oil on the cylinder walls and bearings the motor should be fine to
> start and let idle under no load.  Just don't rev the motor until the oil
> pressure builds up.
>
> Best,
>
> Alan
>
> On Sun, Jul 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM Mitch Simmons via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I am trying to find the info. for using ......a paint pressure pot to
>> pump oil into the engine (at low air pressure) to pre-lube engine before
>> starting.  Any help will be greatly appreciated
>>
>> Thanks
>> Mitchell
>>
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