If you're going to do that (very crude) test, you should do it with 2-stroke mix anyway, negating the need to "oil" the crank! Doing so could foul the plugs on startup.

The centre seal really needs (running) pressure to seal properly, so filling one side with fuel will only really tell you if it's really knackered.
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