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kimeccles · 01-31-2018, 06:10 PM

I have a new rebuilt engine, not started, several months old. Have put oil in distributor hole and filled pan but wonder do I need to use mystery oil in each plug maybe a tablespoon? or just regular oil? until I am ready to get the gas tank and carb sorted out? I did try to prime by cranking several times but not sure that works or not?

Thanks

1crosscut · 01-31-2018, 06:22 PM

Personally I would use regular engine oil.

kimeccles · 01-31-2018, 06:30 PM

Thanks. Any idea of plug torque for Champion 3x?

Thanks,
Kim

RonC · 01-31-2018, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimeccles

Thanks. Any idea of plug torque for Champion 3x?

Thanks,
Kim

Just snugged with Ford spark plug wrench

1930artdeco · 02-01-2018, 11:45 AM

After you have poured oil down the dist. (2 qts, I think), maybe a little in each plug. Then crank by hand a few times (no plugs), put the plugs back in and fire her up.

Mike

burner31 · 02-01-2018, 12:30 PM

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SeaSlugs · 02-01-2018, 12:41 PM

agreed with above 2 posts.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 02-01-2018, 02:56 PM

"Rule of thumb" for gasketed spark plugs--25 Ft Lbs torque. Uniformity is IMPORTANT!!!
Bill Specs

wensum · 02-01-2018, 03:08 PM

I'm surprised at the suggestion of putting oil down the plugholes before starting?
The Daimler SP250 engine is notoriously hard to get the rings to bed in and the expert advice is to go to extreme lengths at initial start-up to make sure there is no lubricant in the bores.
Certainly I started my Model A dry and it shows no sign of smoking, but in both cases, within a few revolutions oil is being thrown up the bores.
I'll be interested to learn if anyone else shares my experience/views?

1931 flamingo · 02-01-2018, 03:10 PM

What did the engine re-builder tell you to do??
Paul in CT

Synchro909 · 02-01-2018, 04:12 PM

A little ordinary engine oil down the bores is what I do. 10ml in each is enough. Put in the plugs and fire 'er up. If you want to go the extra, maybe some 2 stroke oil in the first tank of fuel.

kimeccles · 02-04-2018, 10:29 AM

Thanks for the suggestions.

100IH · 02-05-2018, 11:35 AM

Table spoon is way to much especially if the plugs are in. Use a teaspoon or less and crank the engine with the starter with the plugs out to disburse the oil. Then install plugs@ 20 f/lbs. Oil is not compressable and slowly passes through the rings. You don't want to bend a rod or break a ring/piston.

01-31-2018, 06:10 PM	#1
kimeccles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spokane, Washington state Posts: 250	new engine I have a new rebuilt engine, not started, several months old. Have put oil in distributor hole and filled pan but wonder do I need to use mystery oil in each plug maybe a tablespoon? or just regular oil? until I am ready to get the gas tank and carb sorted out? I did try to prime by cranking several times but not sure that works or not? Thanks __________________ 68B frame# late May1930, fixed seat, Briggs build plate# & most parts, indicate July, or early Aug. 1930.

01-31-2018, 06:22 PM	#2
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,909	Re: new engine Personally I would use regular engine oil. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

01-31-2018, 06:30 PM	#3
kimeccles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spokane, Washington state Posts: 250	Re: new engine Thanks. Any idea of plug torque for Champion 3x? Thanks, Kim __________________ 68B frame# late May1930, fixed seat, Briggs build plate# & most parts, indicate July, or early Aug. 1930.

02-01-2018, 11:45 AM	#5
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,552	Re: new engine After you have poured oil down the dist. (2 qts, I think), maybe a little in each plug. Then crank by hand a few times (no plugs), put the plugs back in and fire her up. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

02-01-2018, 12:30 PM	#6
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: new engine Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) When you try to fire her up the first time be sure to get video, it will become a personal favorite you will watch again and again...I know I do. Been three years and I still smile every time I watch her fire up the first time. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

02-01-2018, 12:41 PM	#7
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: new engine agreed with above 2 posts. __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

02-01-2018, 02:56 PM	#8
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: new engine "Rule of thumb" for gasketed spark plugs--25 Ft Lbs torque. Uniformity is IMPORTANT!!! Bill Specs __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

02-01-2018, 03:08 PM	#9
wensum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 444	Re: new engine I'm surprised at the suggestion of putting oil down the plugholes before starting? The Daimler SP250 engine is notoriously hard to get the rings to bed in and the expert advice is to go to extreme lengths at initial start-up to make sure there is no lubricant in the bores. Certainly I started my Model A dry and it shows no sign of smoking, but in both cases, within a few revolutions oil is being thrown up the bores. I'll be interested to learn if anyone else shares my experience/views?

02-01-2018, 03:10 PM	#10
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: new engine What did the engine re-builder tell you to do?? Paul in CT

02-01-2018, 04:12 PM	#11
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: new engine A little ordinary engine oil down the bores is what I do. 10ml in each is enough. Put in the plugs and fire 'er up. If you want to go the extra, maybe some 2 stroke oil in the first tank of fuel. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

02-04-2018, 10:29 AM	#12
kimeccles Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Spokane, Washington state Posts: 250	Re: new engine Thanks for the suggestions. __________________ 68B frame# late May1930, fixed seat, Briggs build plate# & most parts, indicate July, or early Aug. 1930.

02-05-2018, 11:35 AM	#13
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: new engine Table spoon is way to much especially if the plugs are in. Use a teaspoon or less and crank the engine with the starter with the plugs out to disburse the oil. Then install plugs@ 20 f/lbs. Oil is not compressable and slowly passes through the rings. You don't want to bend a rod or break a ring/piston.