use an air hose or something to blow out the fuel lines and draining the
tank might not be a bad idea.
if you have even the slightest hint of the rings sticking, I have used a
little bit of marvels mystery oil in the cylinders first, then working the
crank back and forth about 20 to 30 degrees in each direction for a couple
minutes. worked on a car that had sit outside for over a year in Vail
Colorado weather(damn cold and lots of snow obviously) )and never cranked.
"tranch" <ItsMe@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> I've a friend with a '69 Super Bee that hasn't been started in a
year,
> maybe 2. The car was just parked in the garage and nothing was done to
> store it for this period of time. I'll be tuning the car this spring
and,
> hopefully, getting it running again, but before I do I thought I'd get
> some help from you guys here on the board. What would you do to start
this
> engine to make sure it doesn't get damaged?
>
> It'll be getting all new plugs, points, condenser, cap, rotor, wires
> and a carb rebuild, All the fluids will be drained and replaced, and I
> plan to back flush the cooling system and maybe remove the radiator and
> have it boiled out. Thought I'd start out by pulling all the plugs and
> squirting some oil into the cylinders then turn the engine over by
turning
> the crank shaft with a big socket and wrench. Any other suggestions,
> comments etc?
>
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