If you've never started an engine after a long slumber before, don't just turn the key and hope it starts.

There's a lengthy procedure required to avoid causing damage. Most of it is common sense.


Edit 3/23 - RonBurgandy posted his engine questions in the Engine Shop. He got a slew of feedback there! Plus it will be helpful to others looking in *engines* with similar questions. ~ Peggy M

Last edited by Peggy M; 05/03/2023 4:35 PM.

1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)