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Tom Wesenberg · 03-08-2013, 01:52 PM

I don't recommend running an engine for less than about 30 minutes. In the 70's I locked up 2 engines by running them only 5 to 10 minutes. I tried to run them 6 months later and they were locked up tight.

If you do a short run, at least remove the plugs and pour in lots of oil and crank the engine over by hand with the plugs out to pickle the engine.

03-08-2013, 01:52 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: make engine run. What goes where? I don't recommend running an engine for less than about 30 minutes. In the 70's I locked up 2 engines by running them only 5 to 10 minutes. I tried to run them 6 months later and they were locked up tight. If you do a short run, at least remove the plugs and pour in lots of oil and crank the engine over by hand with the plugs out to pickle the engine.