Hi all, with my six month project taking just about two years to the day I went looking for info on what to do with the engine. The article below from AOPA was very helpful and it gave me a little insight before bringing it up with my IA.
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/march/pilot/savvy-aviator-powerplant-resurrection
We pulled one set of plugs to help the engine turn over more easily when trying to bring up the oil for the first time. We also had the pre-heat (oil sump and cylinders) plugged in for a good five or six hours ahead of the first run.
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2019/march/pilot/savvy-aviator-powerplant-resurrection
We pulled one set of plugs to help the engine turn over more easily when trying to bring up the oil for the first time. We also had the pre-heat (oil sump and cylinders) plugged in for a good five or six hours ahead of the first run.