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  1. cranetruck

    Wet stacking after startup

    Cranking the engine with or without fuel must be included in the "time to oil pressure"unless it can be shown that a lower rpm is less harmful than a higher one. Typical cranking rpm is 200 to 300 rpm. The military must have been aware of this problem because one of the improvements for the...
  2. cranetruck

    Wet stacking after startup

    Prelubing, OPCOM style, is the only positive way, even with the filters filled, it will take several seconds, 5 or 6 I have read....
  3. cranetruck

    Wet stacking after startup

    How long does it take for the bearing surfaces to be truly dry? A thin, residual oil film may be okay for low rpms, but not so good for say, above 1,000..?
  4. cranetruck

    Wet stacking after startup

    Sounds about "by the book" Gohot, engine should go to idle on its own, though. Read about it on the old site PS mag section. Steel Soldiers :: Military Vehicles Supersite
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