> 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?
Absolutely easier. But considering that her engine has been sitting inactive for a number of years, I suspect it's pretty dry inside. So I would want to hand-crank it first before using the starter. YMMV > > > 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. __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4422 (20090913) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
