Hey Doug, No problem on the "run-in". I was just trying to find out whether anyone had positive experience using any of the "pre-oilers". I think it is a well known fact that engines suffer during starting, especially in cold weather, and then from lack of consistent operation. It also seems that the bigger engines (6 cyl) suffer more tha the 4's when not flown on a regular basis, as it seems that the cranks and cams have a lot more wear @ overhaul than the 4's. I have been recently tryng to find parts for a 540, and discovered that the 540 cranks and cams get a lot of wear. Good used parts are very hard to find without giving up an arm and hind leg for them. Just trying to see if others think it's worth the $1600 for a pre-oil system. It also appears some of the warbird stuff utilize the pre-oilers as they claim to fit this application. In short, I'm trying to determine whether to recommend a pre-oiler to a Comanche owner that flies only 60-80 hrs per year.
Thanks,
Lou