mikeoster2112
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1962 Just got permission from my neighbor to tinker with this. Hasnt been statred in almost 25 years. Looking to figure out the first steps to see if can run?
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Change oil and filter, drain gas by removing sending unit in the trunk and syphon, add fresh gas. Replace fuel filter and clean canister. Change antifreeze. (20.5 qts. use green)1962 Just got permission from my neighbor to tinker with this. Hasnt been statred in almost 25 years. Looking to figure out the first steps to see if can run?
Oil is not compressible like the fuel air mixture. Too much oil will cause a hydraulic lock, and may damage the engine. Add the oil sparingly like 5-10 ml (1 -2 teaspoons). Other than that warning the advice here is sound. I've done this several times successfully. I would ABOLUTELY turn the engine over by hand with the breaker bar, 2 full revolutrions, to make sure you have actualted all the valves and none are stuck. Next I would turn it over with the starter until a few seconds after the oil pressure light goes out or the gauge shows >40 psi. You don't want a dry engine running at cold idle speed. I actually have a tool that I made that fits into my drill, I take out the distributor and drive the oil pump with the drill to build oil pressure and get everything lubricated, then put the distributor back in and try to start it, but if you've not had experience R&R a distributor you might want to skip that. It's easy to put hte distributor gear in 1 tooth off.I'm sure there will be a thousand different ideas. I would drain the oil, change the oil filter. Check all other fluid levels. Buya qt. of Marvel Mystery Oil at a local auto parts store. Remove all sparkplugs put a generous amount of MMO in each sparkpug hole. Hook a gas can w/hose to fuel pump. Let it sit overnight. Using a breaker bar and I beleive a 7/8 or 15/16 socket turn the engine over at least 1 full rev. Have a can of starting fluid clse by. You will need new oil 10-30 or 10-40 Check brake operation. After it is running exhaust will burn blue until MMO is all burnt up.