On Dec 30, 7:27 pm, "Morgans" wrote:

One thing to keep in mind, is that the pre oiler will not do anything to
lubricate the camshaft, one of the parts that takes the most wear on dry
start-up.

If this is a non certified application, you could split the cases and add a
spray bar to help the cam.
--
Jim in NC

Lycoming is now installing roller tappets in most of their factory
overhauls, and I would suppose they're building the new engines with
them, too. They're likely finding too much cam and lifter wear in the
engines cores they get back. The rollers would be happy with minimal
oil during startup.



Dan