Your way sounds easier, but the way I was taught is to remove the spark plugs, and then pull the fuse for the fuel pump - then crank for a few seconds, the oil pressure gauge should show pressure building just from the crank - let it crank a few more seconds to move some oil around, replace the plugs, wires and the fuse and your ready to try it... but - Old gas, and the crud from it in the fuel tank, are going to be bigger issues than your oil pressure though. Hopefully its empty or near with some fuel stabilizer? Tom -----Original Message----- From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ctdmc83 1. I haven't started my 83 in about six months. I have changed the oil and filter, and I want to ground the spark and crank the engine for five or 10 seconds maximum to circulate the new oil and build up the oil pressure To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/