Unfortunately spinning the engine to "pre-oil" does nothing for the cam/lifter contact. These contact points are the weakest lubrication part of the Lycoming system. Cam lobes are oiled only by "splash", and this occurs only when the engine is running.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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