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Luxobarge · Sep 21st, 2019, 20:41

I'd take the plugs out and spin the engine on the starter for a few minutes to get some oil around. Do this for 20 seconds or so at a time, to save overheating the starter motor perhaps? May need to re-charge the battery after this, but plugs back in and give it a go. Make sure that the plug leads are as far away from the plug holes as you can, to ensure a stray spark doesn't ignite the mixture coming out of the plug holes - or better still, disable the fuel pump while doing this.

I've done this on a number of engines that have lain idle for many years, and it's always worked fine for me.

Sep 21st, 2019, 20:41	#2
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 09:37 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	I'd take the plugs out and spin the engine on the starter for a few minutes to get some oil around. Do this for 20 seconds or so at a time, to save overheating the starter motor perhaps? May need to re-charge the battery after this, but plugs back in and give it a go. Make sure that the plug leads are as far away from the plug holes as you can, to ensure a stray spark doesn't ignite the mixture coming out of the plug holes - or better still, disable the fuel pump while doing this. I've done this on a number of engines that have lain idle for many years, and it's always worked fine for me. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.