[Bob Bidonde]

When an engine has not run in a long period of time, the oil feeds to the bearings bleed out, so the engine has inadequate lubrication upon startup.


In Model "A" & "B" engines, it is imperative that oil supply chambers and passages are full. Thus the practice of pouring at least a quart of oil down the distributor shaft hole is a must do before starting a stored engine.

Further more, it is also imperative that the troughs in the oil pan tray have oil to lubricate the connecting rod bearings. So at least 3 quarts of oil need to be poured into the crankcase breather tube.


Next consider the transmission. When starting an engine just out of storage with the transmission in neutral, the main shaft turns, so the transmission needs to have an adequate level of oil to lubricate the front main shaft bearing. The cluster gear also spins, and it has 2 roller bearings that need oil. Be sure the transmission oil level is adequate before starting the engine.