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Re: [ihc] Turnign SD33 By Hand



You shouldn't have any problem turning the motor over by hand. Although it's true that diesel motors run a much higher compression ratio than gassers, from my experience working on larger diesel motors, they seem to turn over easier as long as they are cold. As far as putting lubricant in the combustion chambers, I wouldn't. You run the risk of damaging the motor later on when you try to start it. Many diesel motors have whats called a "Mexican Hat" style piston which has a small bowl in the top of it that forms the combustion chamber. Most likely if your motor has this type of piston any lubricant put into the cylinder will go into the bowl instead of where you want it.

Jim Tennant
73 Scout II
Henderson NV


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