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Old 12-28-2020, 11:44 AM   #1
wings515
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Default Starting dormant engine

I am anticipating helping a friend next year. She has a Model A that her late husband restored over two years ago. Her nephew tried to start it and I saw a new coil sitting on the running board.
My concern is the lack of oil on the bearings if I try and start this in the Spring. I am considering removing the distributor to insert an oil pump shaft extension. Using a drill motor to spin up the pump before trying to start the engine.

Two questions arise, one can I purchase a shaft long enough to accomplish what I want to do and what direction should the shaft turn to produce flow to the bearings.

I am not a Ford person but I have restored a 39 Plymouth Pickup truck so I am familiar with internal combustion engines.

Thank you for allowing me to post this question.

Regards,
wings515
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