The purpose of all but the last step is to do exactly that without having to
pull the
distributor. But if it's been sitting that long, I'd do a complete teardown and
not even try
turning it over.
Gary McCormick wrote:
> If the engine has been sitting longer (like, oh... about 9 years) would you
>add priming
> the oil system (a lá Tom Walters' Tech Tip) to the list also?
>
> Gary McCormick
> '70 2000 SRL311-13291 (which I hope to get out of the garage under her own
>power this
> spring)
> San Jose, CA
>
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>
> Gordon Glasgow wrote:
>
> > Here's what I usually do for my Spring startup procedure:
> >
> > Drain the old oil (even if it has 10 miles on it, there will be
>condensation)
> > Pull the cam cover and pour two or three quarts of oil directly over the
>cam and
> > down the chain.
> > Replace the cam cover and add the rest of the oil.
> > Disconnect the wire from the coil to the points.
> > Pull the spark plugs and squirt some oil in the cylinders.
> > Crank the engine over with the plugs still out (no compression pressure
>means
> > less pressure on dry bearings, also higher cranking rpm).
> > Crank until you see oil pressure start to come up on the gauge (don't crank
>for
> > more than 15-20 sec at a time).
> > Replace the spark plugs, hook up the point wire, prime the carbs and light
>it
> > off.
> >
> > Dan Neuman wrote:
> >
> > > Hello All,
> > > In the next couple days or so I actually plan on starting up my
> > > new engine. I believe that it was last run around six or so months ago.
>Any
> > > advice as how to go about starting it up as not to damage it?? I think
>there
> > > is a tech tip somewhere about this, could someone point me to it??
> > > I want to change the transmission oil. Does it take the same
>stuff
> > > as the rear end?? i.e. gear oil 80-90 wt???
> > > Thanks,
> > > Daniel 69 2000
> > > SF CA
> >
> > --
> > Gordon Glasgow
> > http://www.gordon-glasgow.org
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