Peter Mahr
Daily Driver
I am installing an 82 FI engine in my 74 x. I would like to crank the newly installed engine to establish oil pressure before I install the spark plugs and actually start (hopefully) the engine. As I understand it, I should disable the ignition system so that I don't damage it while cranking. On my '74 breaker point ignition system, I simply grounded the ignition coils center wire before it entered the distributor. Is this an acceptable method for the newer, electronic ignition, fuel injected '82 engine, or is there another, better method? Thank you for your help.