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

[Mitch Simmons]

Thanks for the tip!

On Sun, Jul 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM Harold Manifold <manifold at telus.net> wrote:

> 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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