Reply To: Starting a 1920s Pierce Arrow car.

[William Morris]

Richard,

If this is a first time start I’m hoping that you used bearing assembly grease in all of the journals. This helps prevent scoring of the bearings during the first startup. I also crank the engine on the starter (plugs removed) until I see oil pressure on the gauge. Then I fire it up. I do the same cranking without plugs every Spring for that first startup after Winter storage.

Bill