This same engine I write about saw storage during the winters for 17 years before rebuild. It was started anywhere from once a month to once during the winter season.

I can understand your concern. I've heard of a device plumbed on the engine that pressures up the oil before starting, but this is rather complicated and expensive. If you pull the high tension wire from the distributor, I heard it's best to ground the wire. Not necessarily to the frame, but the engine is good enough. After all, that's where the spark is normally grounded.

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95 E320 Cabriolet, 169K