Not sure if this qualifies as electrical, but I figured it's a good place to start. The truck I just picked up has been sitting 5-10 years, and all the linkages are bound up tight. I'm assuming the starter linkage should be tight to prevent anyone from accidentally kicking over the starter when driving, but how tight is too tight? And what is the best way to free it up without damaging the starter? I was going to try some heat from a butane torch followed by some PB Blaster.

Oh, not sure if it makes a difference, but it's a 54 Chevy 3800. Thanks in advance.

Joe


1954 Chevy 3800 Long Bed: ex-fire truck turned farmer's town run about turned 353T powered retirement project
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