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oil priming the Aerovee

PostPosted: Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:52 pm
by Gripdana
I am ready to prim the engine. I do not have room install the prop in my shop. Can I prime the engine oil without the prop? Has anyone done this.

Re: oil priming the Aerovee

PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:22 pm
by gammaxy
I primed mine without the prop. Didn't seem to hurt anything.

Re: oil priming the Aerovee

PostPosted: Mon Jan 19, 2015 1:25 pm
by Rynoth
Is there any harm in priming the engine when a significant amount of time may elapse before actually starting it for the first time? My concern is that priming may dislodge white lithium/assembly grease, after which the engine sits and the thinner oil drains away, leaving less lubricant for the actual first start.