The Soviet armor I recall (T72, T55) pumped heated oil through the engine (electrically) before attempting a start. The primary starter was compressed air with electrical secondary. But they didn't have Mobil 1.
-----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Greg Fiorentino Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 2:52 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Engine pre-start oiling coming back from long term storage If you really want to get picky about this you could hand-turn the engine several rotations first before you start it up. That should get enough oil into the mating parts to get you going. In commercial settings that have standby equipment this is what is done periodically. Greg -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Marshall Field Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 11:47 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Engine pre-start oiling coming back from long term storage Situation here is three 123 cars with 617 engines that have been in storage from shortest time, 2 years, to longest time, 11 years. Climate is AZ dry desert. What is the wisdom of the group regarding 1) best and easiest place to connect a pre-oiling gadget 2) what kind of pre-oil gadget (pressure accumulator, external small electric motor with oil pump, What?) and 3) how long to circulate the pre-oil before attempting a diesel start up? Thanks in advance for any help and comments! Marshall in Feenix _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
