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posted by  volvorelix on  Thu Oct 8 11:30 CST 2009
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I strongly agree with Derek.

If the cam and lifters are new, turning the engine over with only the starter (or by hand, or by some other means) will cause more harm than good.

If you want to push oil through the galleys before starting the engine, spin the oil pump until oil comes out around the rocker assembly. ipd used to sell a fancy tool for this, but a long screwdriver works just as well - you're not trying to build pressure, just getting the oil everywhere it has to go.

Set it up so that the engine starts as promptly as possible, keep the revs up (I like to vary between 2500 and 3000), and DON'T let it idle for the first half hour of its new life. Don't shut it down unless you really have to.

Best,

Cameron
444,122SC
Rose City






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