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Whenever you start a new engine for the first time, it’s best to pressure-lube it. We used a 1/2-inch drill motor, a homemade pre-luber, and an oil pressure gauge. With the oil and filter in place, spin the oil pump clockwise until you read oil pressure on the gauge. It’s also a good idea to bump the engine over a couple of times while doing this to ensure everything is well-lubed.
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Whenever you start a new engine for the first time, it’s best to pressure-lube it. We used a 1/2-inch drill motor, a homemade pre-luber, and an oil pressure gauge. With the oil and filter in place, spin the oil pump clockwise until you read oil pressure on the gauge. It’s also a good idea to bump the engine over a couple of times while doing this to ensure everything is well-lubed.  View Related Article

 

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