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Old 04-08-2004 | 05:40 AM
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burger
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Originally posted by tallyrc
you'l be doing yourself a favor if you pre-heat that engine rather than just force it to turn over witha more powerful box. use a heat gun or hair blower on it. it really helps, and the conrod will thank yu for it. also, remember to get some fuel in there before just letting her rip on the box to prime it as it will be dry to start....
That is sound advice. I did put some oil in the motor before trying to turn it over to no avail.

I will try the heat gun on it tonight.

J
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