gran coupe john
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Again, asking opinions on Royal Purple to start the engine for the first time since 1998.
I think this is another one of those things where you could ask 50 people for an opinion and get 50 different recommendations. Brad Penn, Lucas, Joe Gibbs, on and on. NAPA recently had a sale, they happened to carry Royal Purple, I went with Royal Purple.Again, asking opinions on Royal Purple to start the engine for the first time since 1998.
For others that may read this when starting an engine for the first time: I like to “static time” the engine so that it starts instantly. This works great and usually the engine doesn’t even make a full revolution before it runs.Personally, I would use Valvoline VR1 for initial startup. I'm not sure all Royal Purple has zinc and phosphorus and you need that for flat tappet cams.
And be sure to prime the oil system with a long hex shaft and drill motor while slowly cranking the engine by hand. Then drop in the intermediate shaft and distributor. Carburator fuel bowls need to be full and a squirt or two (nothing crazy!) of starting fluid. You want it to start instantly.