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Originally Posted by lhopp77
Let's see--horizontally opposed--cylinders horizonal--oil in horizontal spark plug hole---seems will only provide minor quantities of oil to bottom side of piston and not much else.  Oil is needed at crank bearings, cam surfaces, lash adjusters, etc. Quite doubtful much will get to these surfaces with recommended procedures. The challenge is to get sufficient oil while not turning the engine at running rpms that can damage essentially dry surfaces.
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I said nothing about flat engines, just questioned the bad advice you had gotten regarding restarting any car. FYI the starter motor will spin the engine at about 700rpms. Not much different than an idle. Remember, I came from a Triumph family. Just the kind of car that cannot survive a second of nasty weather outside.