Re: waking up a sleeping 318

[Dave Casey <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Don's technique was to remove the oil filter and the oil pressure sending 
unit, which is at the end of the line on a big block, and run fresh oil into 
the sending unit hole until it runs out at the filter.

Dave Casey

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From: <spigot2039@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: waking up a sleeping 318


> What about pre-priming oil in the engine? Don D. posted a technique for 
> big blocks a few years ago that should work for small blocks too. The 
> technique involved using gravity instead of pulling the distributor and 
> using a drill and tool to run the oil pump. Anyone recall Don's trick? I 
> can't seem to find it right-a-way.
>
> Thanks,
> Gary H.
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> > 1   Change fluids before start up.
> > 2   Remove spark plugs & liberly apply Marvel Mystery Oil to cylenders.
> > 3   Let soak for a while
> > 4   crank engine over by hand a few times.
> > 5   install spark plugs, perform tune up
> > 6    Start her up.
> > If I missed anything, someone else will chime in.   Good luck with the 
> > car.
> > Before driving on the street, rebuild brakes completely. Rebuild carb, 
> > have a water pump nearby. The alternater may crap out also.
> > Have fun!!!!!!!
> > Bob K
>
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