First Start After 3 Years

[WallerZ]

So I'm hoping to fire up my spare engine tomorrow and its not run for a fair few years (at least 3 in my possession plus whatever before me).

 

I was wondering if I should take any extra precautions when looking to start it up for the first time? It turns freely and has cranked (to check starter engagement) but wondering if anything else to help initially like oil into the bores or whatever?

 

Cheers

[maccavvy]

id crank with ignition disconnected.. build up some oil pressure 1st. then reconnect and see what happens

[Bob Tucker]

As above, but maybe remove the plugs to ease the strain on the battery & starter.

[MarkBzero]

I fully charged battery and jump pack if it doesn't start first time.