Originally Posted by
lotsatoys
I never liked to turn a (flat tappet?) engine over any more that necessary before the first firing. I figure the assembly lube "sticks" better than oil, which might get washed away by over priming and rotating the assembly, especially the cam lube, that gets wiped off the lifter base. anyway... I just prime with a drill until presure is achieved, then fire at will. I've gone several days or more after pre lube, and before firing, without problems by doing it this way. JMO.
Russ