Hi Norway! The engine should be started on Mineral oil and run for a few hours. The oil should then be changed to a normal 10/40 or 10/30. The engine should be accelerated a few times. I don't believe in idling too long .Once it's hot, Retorque the head. We use 55lbs here. I do not know how much that is with the metric system (About 25 Kilos?) when it cools down, retorque it again.
Terry
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Originally Posted by norway
can you tell me how to start the engine for the first time since overhaul.
what first start oil, should the engine idle for 1 hour, and then let the engine cool off?. before i drive it careful around on country roads.
i will start my rebuilt ford model a 1929 pickup engine soon this Winter.
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