Because of some health problems I didn't run my engine at all last year.
This season I plan on putting a little Marvel Mystery Oil in each
cylinder and turning the engine over by hand before starting it.

I figure I can make a simple crank with some pipe, a few elbows and a
dremmel tool.

The question is -- what is the ID of the hole the crank goes into on an
A-4. The sailnet A4 list seems to be down for the weekend

Jim,

Recommend you simply put a few drops of engine oil in the cylinders. Marvel
in the cylinders will simply require you to change the oil after starting.

If you're concerned about lubrication remove the coil wire or ground the
magneto (if so equipped) and crank the engine with the starter for a few
seconds. (If you are concerned about the possibility of hydrostatic lock
leave the plugs out after oiling the cylinders and turn the crank two
revolutions by hand.) Repeat the starter cranking four times or so then
replace the coil wire and start her up.

Butch
"Jim," wrote in message
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Because of some health problems I didn't run my engine at all last year.
This season I plan on putting a little Marvel Mystery Oil in each cylinder
and turning the engine over by hand before starting it.

I figure I can make a simple crank with some pipe, a few elbows and a
dremmel tool.

The question is -- what is the ID of the hole the crank goes into on an
A-4. The sailnet A4 list seems to be down for the weekend