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Old 08-05-2016, 11:39 PM
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^i'm liking that idea! Don't have time to read though stuff now but I've got a quick question. How can I start my spare engine without it being in the car? Hook glow plugs and starter to battery and supply fuel is all right? There's a couple people who want to buy it if it runs good
You'll want to hook up an oil cooler or you're likely to have a real mess on your hands. Theoretically there shouldn't be oil flow until the engine gets to temperature, but every thermostat I've seen is stuck open.
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