Originally Posted by rscurtis

When I first joined the TDR about 10 years ago, pre-lube devices were the rage. Unfortunately, many were frought with problems, they wouldn't work when they were most needed, in extreme cold. There is also the possibility that an external line could fracture or break, dumping your oil all over the ground. All the pre-lubing in the world won't help that problem.

Pre-lubers have been virtually unmentioned in years. IMO, for the class of engines we're dealing with here, they're simply not necessary.