to be safe - boil out the gas tank and the radiator, flush all fluids, soak
the inside of the engine in that mystery oil for a couple of days, turning
the engine on a daily basis. patience here is important. resist the
temptation to "see if it will run." at a minimum, clean out the carbs.
recommended - rebuild them. after running the engine for a few hours (i'm
not recommending all at once), replace all the fluids again.
good luck!
----- Original Message -----
From: "steve myers" <mountainunicycle@yahoo.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2003 6:03 PM
Subject: what to do before starting 2-yr dormant GT6?
> I'm going to look at a GT6 for sale tomorrow.
> Apparently it has not been started for two years, and
> was in good running condition last time it ran.
>
> Anyone have any tips for things I should/shouldn't do
> before trying to start it?
>
> I've heard pouring a bit of automatic transmission
> fluid in each cylinder is a good thing.. can anyone
> verify that?
>
> Any specific tips you might know of would be greatly
> appreciated! I'd like to avoid doing unnecessary
> damage.
>
> Thanks!
> Steve
> '71 TR6
> '72 GT6?
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