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Old 05-18-2016, 08:37 AM   #56
JFP in PA
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Originally Posted by Gilles View Post
Hello JFP,

What is the most prsctical way to pre-oil the boxter engine after reassembly?
Do you crank it without the fuse for the oil pump?

Thank you!
No. We use a small pressure tank (air over oil) filled with break in oil to pressurize the entire engine without having to spin it, sort of like an over sized accusump set up. Once wet, light it off.
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