Coming out of storage question.

[CobraZb]

So the car is coming out of storage and I am about to change the oil. I would like to just turn the engine over so I can get the oil throughout the engine. Is this a good idea? Or should I just start the car right up?

 

[funtruck]

Push the gas pedal all the way to the floor and then turn the key. The car WILL NOT start as the starter turns the motor over. Do this once for a few seconds 5 or so and then start it up.
I do this every time I change my oil to prime the filter.
Good luck enjoy your Cobra this spring!

 

[CobraZb]

TTT

Are you sure it will not start? What about taking off a the main coil?

 

[J.T.]

Car will not start, I just did this a few weeks ago and was nervous until it was over. Just push the gas to the floor and turn the key.

 

[CobraZb]

I don't mean to doubt you guys but it just makes me nervous.

 

[CobraZb]

I don't mean to doubt you guys but it just makes me nervous.

 

[oldmodman]

You could always get your ignition key duplicated but do not set the digital code in it. Mark that key as special and only use it to crank the car when you want to pre-oil the engine. From what has been said about the key based theft prevention system it keeps the injectors and ignition from working.

 

[kirks5oh]

You could always get your ignition key duplicated but do not set the digital code in it. Mark that key as special and only use it to crank the car when you want to pre-oil the engine. From what has been said about the key based theft prevention system it keeps the injectors and ignition from working.

+1000

i bought a key from home depot, and use it with each oil change. put it in the ignition, and the car will turn over, just not fire. i do it until the oil pressure comes up.

 

[CobraZb]

+1000

i bought a key from home depot, and use it with each oil change. put it in the ignition, and the car will turn over, just not fire. i do it until the oil pressure comes up.

I like this idea. I think this is what I am going to do, thanks guys.

 

[JB]

why bother buying a key?

all you need to do is stop fuel from flowing......pull pump fuse or disconnect inertia switch in trunk

or hold pedal at WOT to put it into 'clear-flood mode' (probably the easiest way for your situation)

 

[kirks5oh]

why bother buying a key?

all you need to do is stop fuel from flowing......pull pump fuse or disconnect inertia switch in trunk

or hold pedal at WOT to put it into 'clear-flood mode' (probably the easiest way for your situation)

the key cost $2. many ways to skin a cat. i don't like putting the pedal to the metal unless there's plenty of road in front of me--i don't care how many fuses/switches are pulled

 

[HASFANGS]

the key cost $2. many ways to skin a cat. i don't like putting the pedal to the metal unless there's plenty of road in front of me--i don't care how many fuses/switches are pulled

+1, I'm sure it works, but like you I'd feel more comfortable...

 

[JB]

you guys' logic escapes me :dw:

we're talking about starting the car, not driving it....how is it going to go anywhere when it isn't in gear with clutch engaged??