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Originally Posted by Clarance J
Hi Marc. Really like your build.
Just wanted to make a comment about the hydro lock in your engine. Check your oil before you fire it up. I had that happen to me years ago while I was at work one day. Forgot to switch off electric fuel pump. Pulled the plugs and cranked the engine and gas shot out the #7 cylinder also. What I want to say is that enough gas had gotten past the rings and drained into the oil pan. It was an hour drive home so I had to get new oil and filter and change it in the parking lot at work. Made for a long day. Your oil might be ok but I would check for gas before starting.
Earl
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As much as it pained me to drain $40 worth of synthetic oil with no run time, it was the right call. The oil did have a gas smell to it when I drained it. After everything I went thru with the first test fire I wanted to take all precautions.
Test fire #2 coming this weekend.
Marc