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Old 12-30-2020, 09:42 AM   #9
wings515
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Default Re: Starting dormant engine

Thank you all for the suggestions. I was planning on putting a little oil in each cylinder before doing any other T/S. I'll hand crank for a few turns and then use the starter to bring up the oil from the pan. I'm not sure if I'll pull the distributor since my original idea is not a solution.
BTW, is there an oil pressure gauge, if I remember my Model A some 40 years ago it did not have one? Also if I read the comments, the oil is a splash system so it is not under pressure.
With the plugs out I'll be able to check to see if there is spark by laying the plugs near the block while cranking. Since it has not run in a while I don't think there is fuel in the carb. To make sure I'll turn OFF the fuel supply.
To answer the question 'Did it ever run', I would say yes since it is fully restored and the husband has been dead only 2 years.
Thanks again and I am waiting for Spring before I venture to the owners garage.
Regards,
wings515
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