Curious what other members think.
Bought a '58 hdtp that has been in storage for two and a half years. Protected from weather, looks good. 352 should be fine, fingers crossed. It was running well when put away.
Unknown what PO did to prepare car for storage, and he probably didn't intend for it to be there that long.
So, here is my plan to fire it up. Comments, observations, directions welcome.
Will drain gas and put in fresh stuff. Pull spark plugs, check condition, and put a little Marvel Mystery Oil or WD 40 in each cylinder. Turn engine over with plugs out to get oil to main bearings and rockers and other critical areas. Reinstall plugs, and fire it up. Will avoid revving engine and will just let it idle until it heats up, and check auto transmission for fluid level.
Your input welcomed.
Bought a '58 hdtp that has been in storage for two and a half years. Protected from weather, looks good. 352 should be fine, fingers crossed. It was running well when put away.
Unknown what PO did to prepare car for storage, and he probably didn't intend for it to be there that long.
So, here is my plan to fire it up. Comments, observations, directions welcome.
Will drain gas and put in fresh stuff. Pull spark plugs, check condition, and put a little Marvel Mystery Oil or WD 40 in each cylinder. Turn engine over with plugs out to get oil to main bearings and rockers and other critical areas. Reinstall plugs, and fire it up. Will avoid revving engine and will just let it idle until it heats up, and check auto transmission for fluid level.
Your input welcomed.
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