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Engine Turnover
Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 6:49 am
Author: Wayne1960
Is it safe to spin my engine over from the electric start? The engine is full of new oil but I still have the tank and carbs to fit.
Just keen to make sure it all works and is connected up ok.
I quickly did it last night be impatient and it all seemed ok but the oil light came on.
Any concerns?
Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 6:59 am
Author: Compo1955
When you spin the motor on the starter, the oil light should go out after a few seconds. The light will come back on as soon as you release the starter button if the motor didn`t start up.
Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 7:07 am
Author: Wayne1960
Perfect that's exactly what it did. Phew!
So when you turn ignition back on the oil light should come on?
Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 7:19 am
Author: steve bowdler
Yes
Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 11:34 am
Author: andyb1962
Wayne1960 wrote:Perfect that's exactly what it did. Phew!
So when you turn ignition back on the oil light should come on?
might take a few seconds though if its cold
Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:04 pm
Author: paulmceleney
If you have just rebuilt the engine I would not try to start it to you have turn the engine over by hand first remove the points cover and turn the engine using a spanner