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Originally Posted by JHZR2
The holding of the stop lever while cranking is a great idea. Should I turn it over by hand before doing it with the starter?
The battery has been on a float charger since I parked it, and the fuel has some stabilizing additive in it. I have no doubt it will crank and fire. Just want to minimize damage to moving parts, etc.
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I would most certainly crank from the front crankshaft pulley by hand.
Things might feel a little stiff - don't let this worry you too too much.
If you wanted to go mega anal - super safe - then the way I make sure an engine is OK after rebuilding is as follows =>
1) Make sure there isn't any compression in the cylinders - so in your case remove the glow plugs
2) Stop fuel delivery - in your case clamp stop lever shut
3) Remove valve cover
4) Turn the crank by hand for a bit to make sure everything is working as it should
5) Jump lead from battery to starter solenoid to crank the engine over
6) Look for oil coming out of the spray bar on the top of the head etc
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If you want the super super mega mega anal option drain the old engine oil before disturbing anything. Whilst you won't get it all out because it is cold there's a chance that sedimentary layers of gunk in the oil has settled in the bottom of the oil. Draining immediately after years of sitting might shift some of the heavy muck.
Replace with fresh OK quality engine oil and a new filter - follow routine above so the fresh oil is flowing through the system before you start the engine for proper.
Run the engine for a few hundred miles or so and then change the oil and filter for your usual top quality stuff and go back to your regular oil change intervals with regular use of the vehicle.