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Old 09 March 2011, 06:03 PM
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any advise on the first start after a rebuild i no i have to fill the filter up with oil but just wondering what the best way to prime the engine so i dont cause any damage..what i need to remove ect any adice would be much appriciated
Old 09 March 2011, 06:12 PM
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HI dooby-do.
take spark plugs out and disconect crank sensor. turn over till oil light goes out. , then plugs back in and sensor, and fire her up.
hope this helps cheers scoobymike
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when u say oil light i take it you mean the oil light on the dash i wont be fireing it up until next week as waiting for oil pressure gauge and few other bits
Old 09 March 2011, 06:32 PM
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yes, oil pressure light. You can just disconect the crank sensor. Turn it over on key til pressure light goes out, then away you go.
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yea sorry. oil light on dash..

cheers scoobymike
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