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08-01-2005, 04:00 PM
Starting a New Engine
By Don Terrill (c)2005
Nothing is more nerve-racking than starting an engine for the first time. Here are some tips and reminders for getting it right:
Prime the oil pump - It's best to do it right before startup, but anything is better than nothing - even if you just pull the coil wire and crank it (assuming you're not breaking-in a flat tappet cam).
Set the lash - I
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Technical Column by Don Terrill
By Don Terrill (c)2005
Nothing is more nerve-racking than starting an engine for the first time. Here are some tips and reminders for getting it right:
Prime the oil pump - It's best to do it right before startup, but anything is better than nothing - even if you just pull the coil wire and crank it (assuming you're not breaking-in a flat tappet cam).
Set the lash - I
Read more... (http://feeds.feedburner.com/raceology?m=17)
Source: Raceology - Science of Auto Racing (http://raceology.com)
Technical Column by Don Terrill