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Low oil pressure after not running engine for some months.

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Low oil pressure after not running engine for some months.
Ivor Hawkins Offline
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#21
11-03-2023, 09:34 AM
Yes Colin, I always turn over on the handle several times to prime the petrol pump and get the oil started before firing up the old girl, oil oil pressure jumps up straight away...it can’t do any harm can it?
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#22
11-03-2023, 10:48 AM
Saves burning the brushes on the starter motor too.
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#23
11-03-2023, 11:21 AM
I generally start her on the handle anyway!
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