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Old 07-06-2019, 01:25 PM   #9
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Default Re: Priming engine with oil

Adding oil allows it to flow down and through the valve chamber. Cranking a short time before turning on the ignition usually provides enough priming. The positive displacement oil pump does a good job. That is one reason old Fords have lasted so long.
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