Both advice seems sound. DVR's method sounds genius. Just when you are done, rotate the engine over with plugs out to get most of the oil out. Then crank it with plugs out to get the rest. It'll still smoke for a while after starting but no harm done


I bought one of these: less then $3 at the feed store. ask for a 35cc horse syringe, which will measure any A-series chamber (usually 28cc to 32 cc)



The plastic was from a CD case

the grease



hole drilled in the plastic -- I used water, less of a mess



This is also a good way to tell if the valves are sealing well. It should hold water for several hours with no visible leak. If the water leaks out, it's time to lap the valves!

Even easier, use your favorite CD like Gandalf did -- it already has a hole in it