Proper After Winter Start Up Technique

By Mike Palermo Jr.

Assuming that you stored the engine with no oil and sealed off all openings, proceed as follows: Make sure that the drain plug is tight. Pour in the normal amount of oil. Remove the sparkplugs, along with the oil cooler or cooler adaptor block. With a squirt can that is filled with the same engine oil, fill the oil galleys on the top of the block. Now, as you turn the engine over backwards (rotating the pulley counter-clockwise) for approximately 40 revolutions, continue to fill the galley nearest the distributor. A ratchet and 30 mm. socket work well here.

Replace the oil cooler and adaptor block, making sure that the seals are sound. Also replace your oil filter with a new one which you have filled with as much oil as it will soak up. When everything is reassembled, crank the engine over until you have achieved oil pressure.

Watch for leaks and recheck oil level. Adjust if necessary. Now, replace the spark plugs and start it up. Keep an eye open for leaks and on the pressure gauge. Run for 30 seconds... you are now ready.

GOOD RACING!!!

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