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Re: YOUR THOUGHTS ON STARTING A REBUILT DIESEL FOR THE FIRST TIME
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Posted by Chip on October 20, 2000 at 09:04:22 from (152.121.36.65):
In Reply to: YOUR THOUGHTS ON STARTING A REBUILT DIESEL FOR THE FIRST TIME posted by Ken McWilliams on October 19, 2000 at 17:53:40:
I agree that pre-lubing an engine is the best way, but hopefully you applied lube to everything during assembly. If you haven't purged the fuel lines and all that, then just roll her over with the starter, just step on the clutch so that you're only turning the engine, watch your oil pressure gauge, until it responds. Make sure the fuel system is in the no fuel position, if you have a fuel shut off solenoid disable it temporarily, I don't think you'll have any trouble. Let us know how it goes Chip
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