Re: starting car in storage

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nyclewit(at)nyhp03.serigate.philips.com wrote:
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> When you start the engine up first take the HT leads off so it doesn't
> start running as there will not be any oil pressure yet: result
> your mains and other bearings will wear instantaniously !

I don't understand, how can you start the engine with the ht leads off?
How can you build oil pressure with the engine not running? Are you
recommending that you first turn the engine over several times without
starting the car? Does that actually build up oil pressure?

Also, I've been starting my car weekly here in New Jersey but since this
past week its been down to 0 to 15 degrees F, I decided to defer startup
until the temperature gets back up to the high 20s to 40s. Was that a
wise decision?

Siegfried Doerrer
Series V

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