Re: Pre oiling an engine - 1939 six

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2020/5/29 19:52:11

Adding oil into the spark plug holes will wet the cylinder walls and the top ring but will do nothing for the main, rod, and cam bearings, wrist pins, lifters, timing chain, etc.

If you feel the need to circulate some oil before startup following very long storage, why not just crank the engine with the ignition off or disabled until pressure begins to show on the oil pressure gauge, shouldn't take more than 5 or 6 engine revolutions.