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Old May 18th 04, 12:39 AM
G.R. Patterson III
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Jim Burns wrote:

(I'm just
assuming to circulate some oil through the engine and prop hub, but then
again just how much would actually circulate when it's cold??)


Pulling the prop through will do absolutely nothing to circulate oil. It usually
takes several seconds for the oil pressure gauge to come off the peg after engine
start, and that's at about 1,000 rpm.

George Patterson
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