Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years

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Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years Danthemanmj23 #1105112 05/27/2015 4:59 PM
Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 Kenosha, Wisconsin C CJDublu Shop Shark
CJDublu Shop Shark C Joined: Jun 2014 Posts: 106 Kenosha, Wisconsin	Hi Dan, I am also close to starting an old Stovebolt. Mine has been sitting since '69! :o I had not thought about turning the motor to watch the rotor turn once. Thanks for the idea, I will do that. The only additional thing I will do that you have not mentioned is to verify the oil pump and passages. I have the valve cover off and will pull the distributor and run the oil pump (with a drill) and verify oil at the rocker arm assembly. Good luck and keep us posted! ~Justin 1937 Chevy 1/2-ton "Wylburr Clyde" In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures on Google My Grandfather bought it new and Dad drove it through highschool. The 3rd & 4th generations put it back on the road on 8/8/2015!

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Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Danthemanmj23	05/27/2015 3:51 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	VEW	05/27/2015 4:46 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	CJDublu	05/27/2015 4:59 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Spotbiltxo	05/27/2015 5:26 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	48 Yuma Rebel	05/27/2015 7:19 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	EdPruss	05/27/2015 10:47 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Jon G	05/28/2015 3:55 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Achipmunk	05/28/2015 11:05 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Deve	05/28/2015 11:39 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	52Carl	05/29/2015 2:51 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Deve	05/29/2015 3:16 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	52Carl	05/30/2015 1:17 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Deve	05/30/2015 1:43 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Allen Lane	05/30/2015 4:05 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	CmdrGeo	05/30/2015 4:16 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	46Sparky	05/30/2015 2:04 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Peggy M	05/30/2015 5:59 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Deve	05/30/2015 7:45 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Peggy M	05/30/2015 9:01 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Deve	05/30/2015 9:28 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Peggy M	05/30/2015 9:50 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Allen Lane	05/30/2015 10:27 PM

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