Jerry, Like you i would not even think of starting a sludged (spelling?), up engine. I have gone to the trouble to tear down engines that are in that kind of condition always hoping that this will be my first with no damage. Hasn't happened yet. I can say that not turning over a engine with the starter and spark plugs out has proved to not cause more damage. Maybe some day I will get lucky and find a 1930's + vehicle in a barn that has set for decades that was parked not because of a problem but because the new vehicle was delivered or picked up. Did happen with my 1936 Farmall. Pulled into barn when the new tractor was delivered. Still removed head to make sure had no stuck rings. Ed
