It seems to me that it would be much easier to use the starter to turn over
the engine once the ignition has been disconnected. No?
Then I'd disconnect the ignition, pull the spark plugs
(note which cylinders they came from for diagnostics), and then turn the
engine by hand through as many revolutions as your muscles will allow (use
a
large socket wrench on the crank nut, and be sure to turn the engine in the
direction of normal rotation). This will slowly pump oil back through your
dry engine. Then connect the battery and, with the ignition disconnected
and
the plugs still out, crank the engine until you see the oil pressure light
go out. Now you are ready to reconnect everything and try running the
engine.
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