On your first start, I'd also recommend holding down the stop valve while you crank, allowing oil pressure to build while cranking the motor (relatively) slowly. Once the oil pressure gauge hits 3, let her rip. You can never be too cautious when starting a presumably dry motor that has sat for a long time.
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-1985 300TD - 324k mi on chassis. MB "Tauschaggregat" 617 motor + 4-speed conversion
Alaska Roadtrip 2009
-2002 E320 Wagon - 197k mi
-1998 E320 Wagon - 310k mi - retired
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