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Davidf · 05-29-2015, 12:37 PM

The purpose of priming is to get oil to the bearings BEFORE the engine is spun. So, it matters not if the engine starts or not, the damage can be done.

05-29-2015, 12:37 PM	#4
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: Engine sitting for 10 years: should it be oil primed first? The purpose of priming is to get oil to the bearings BEFORE the engine is spun. So, it matters not if the engine starts or not, the damage can be done.