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Old 09-02-2008, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by arcticathlon View Post
in what way would i have to prepare the engine, so i dont hurt it any when i try to fire it up.
For the first startup? Put clean oil in it, turn the crank around by hand one full cycle (all cylinders full cycle, I mean) and then hit the starter and see what happens if nothing feels locked up.

After that you can worry about cleaning it out more.
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