Engine start up

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If an engine has been sitting that long it might be a good idea to pre-lube the lubrication system. This means you have to find an oil outlet such as the feed line to the external oil filter, and pump oil into there using some form of an oil pump. This will ensure the bearings get a healthy feed of oil prior to run up vice the wear (or even possible self-destrucion) that will occur during the 30 seconds to several minutes it takes to get oil up to pressure. This is reccomended even for a new engine which has just been installed.