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Re: Restarting Unused 5I Engine

To: The Murphy-Fahlgren Family <efhome@master.adams.com>
Subject: Re: Restarting Unused 5I Engine
From: -=Bob=- <mx@snet.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 1999 09:56:56 -0400
CC: Bob Gregory <rggpa1@yahoo.com>, quattro@audifans.com
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The Murphy-Fahlgren Family wrote:

> Bob Gregory wrote:
> > What should I do in preparation before restarting it?
> > I'm sure all the metal surfaces have terminal oil
> > starvation.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I would pull the plugs and squirt a good amount of oil into each
cylinder, then pour a quart into the head. At that point you are able to
turn the motor over by hand (not with starter). Change the oil, put the
plugs back in then crank it over...
Bob

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