Need to prep the motor after carb cleaning?

[USS Neversail]

I worry that I'll damage the motor by cranking it after it has sat for 4 years and now the fuel lines are empty. When doing a compression test tonight, it sounded very much like metal on metal. <br />By cranking it, the fuel/oil will eventually get thru the system, but before that happens? Should I worry about it? Or will the premix get through before any damage is done?<br /><br />Any input is appreciated! <br />Thanks,<br />Jason

 

[MGuckin]

Re: Need to prep the motor after carb cleaning?

Remove all spark plugs. Sqirt some wd40 into the spark plug holes and let it sit for a while than turn motor by hand using the flywheel. <br />Should help prelube the cylinders. <br />The wd40 will ignite but may smoke a bit. Better to smoke than dry-fire.

 

[USS Neversail]

Re: Need to prep the motor after carb cleaning?

Thanks for the tip. I was very worried after hearing the metalic noises on cranking (for compression test). <br /><br />I'll shoot some WD40 in the spark plug holes and crank it by hand first.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />All other ideas welcome!<br /><br />Jason