Starting a New Engine
By Don Terrill (c)2005

Nothing is more nerve-racking than starting an engine for the first time. Here are some tips and reminders for getting it right:

Prime the oil pump - It's best to do it right before startup, but anything is better than nothing - even if you just pull the coil wire and crank it (assuming you're not breaking-in a flat tappet cam).

Set the lash - I

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Source: Raceology - Science of Auto Racing
Technical Column by Don Terrill