Originally Posted by CJDublu
We finally tested whether or not the engine would move or if it was frozen since it has sat since '69. Filled cylinders with Marvel last June.

Well, SHE TURNED! With very little effort last night the engine turned and all of the valve springs move up and down as they should

That's great you're making progress CJ.
I don't want to rain on your parade but watch out for broken valve springs once you get the engine fired up.
I had a VW Bug that had sat for quite a few years and after getting the engine fired up some of the valve springs let go.
It was down to the fact some of them had been held in the compressed position for so long and had taken a 'set'.

'Scuse the pun but I just wanted to give you the 'heads up'. grin
I'm just trying to save you any heartache....

Good luck.

Last edited by jockbolter50; 05/08/2015 9:52 AM.
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