Reply to "pre oiling the 351c"

davidbMember

I used to unplug the coil wire, but don't bother any more - since I can never cold start without lots of pumping of the throttle to get fuel in the carb.

So, for cold starts, I leave my right foot alone and just crank the ignition. A well charged battery and big tough starter easily keeps the engine turning over without starting. After about 6 - 10 seconds the oil gauge jumps to life and when it hits about 80 I stop, pump my right foot a few times, turn the ingnition again and she jumps to life, well protected. Or so I always assumed.

Am I kidding myself, George, or is the oil really getting where it needs to be just because the pressure rises?

12/21/057:38 PM

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