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We did an update for the winterizing your truck Tech Tip last year and it worked out great. Now we have the Spring Tech Tip to review. I added some new pictures, mostly from Homecoming 2015 since they were handy. Let me know if there are some more tips we can add to this TT. Peg
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That's great Peggy!
The TT reads well and seems to cover everything. The only thing I do before starting the engine is take a screw driver to the radiator and fuel hose clamps. Sometimes they loosen up during hibernation.
Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter
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Oh, that will be a good thing to add. I'll give this a week and see what else anyone comes up with.
Thanks!
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Peggy,I read all the Springtime starting tips suggested and if possible,could I add just one more to the list?
This is just a personal preference of mine,I haven't done it for some time as my truck gets used all year but before start up after a long time stationary I prefer to crank the engine over with the high tension (coil) lead disconnected to lubricate and build oil pressure to all the engine's moving parts before adding a spark.
Over the weeks and possibly months of winter (depending on your location) the oil drains much more completely than if it were being started regularly,by doing this it ensures there is sufficient lubrication and oil pressure before the first start up.
As an example I had an issue with a VW engine many moons ago where the seal had stuck to the crankshaft due to the engine lying for some time.
During the first fire up,it tore and resulted in an oil leak behind the flywheel,it went un-noticed until it was too late,i.e. over 200 miles from home with the big ends gone......
Just my 2 cents worth.
I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill. 1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr .
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John,
This is good. Since the original Spring TT was written in 2005, I thought there had to be some more things that people felt they needed to do with their old trucks before starting them up after sitting so long. Whether it be weather or just vacation.
2005 is over 10 years ago. Certainly there are a few things NEW we have figured out about these dear old pieces of iron.
Peg
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Okay, got those comments added (I forgot to post). Now, I have started the ones for April.
Seems like some of us are having spring, some summer and some still are stuck in winter. We are expecting snow on Saturday. Really??? At least I am not stressed about weeds and bugs yet.
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I did not know how to title this. But it is about reviving a 54 chevy 3100 6-cylinder after a short winter's nap. This is the longest it has sat in the winter. It is in a climate-controlled garage. But I drove it today for the first time in about 2 months. It had some hiccups at first, A little reluctant to accept the throttle. Hesitated then kept going. Do you think some fuel treatment would clean things up or would I just be throwing money away? I plan on taking it on a 6-hour round-trip drive and I want it to run as well as possible.
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Fue; additives actually do work to clean gunk from the fuel system. I've used several different ones including everybody's favorite, Marvel Mystery Oil.
I'd use a can of carb/choke cleaner and heavily spray every orifice on the carb. Spray down the throat, etc.
A few years ago I researched fuel system cleaners in order to revive my brother's motorcycle which had been sitting for years.
The primary chemical used to break down varnish and crud in fuel systems is a name I can't remember. Suffice to say that it works and the products that have it in the greatest concentration are;
Redline, Techron , and Lucas
I've used Redline with good results running it at a higher concentration than the bottle says when starting up a a Mustang that sat for 15 years.
Lucas Oil: LUC10013
Red Line: 60103
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1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom)
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck)
1956 Cadillac Sixty Special Fleetwood (The Godfather)
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado (The Purple Knif)
1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red)
1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe
1979 Ford F-100
1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red)
1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
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Well dang, Ron  ... for as long as you've been here, you must have seen the regular "News corner" spot about getting on the road again. The Getting ready for Spring" Tech Tip has some of my favorite pictures. Oh, and some good advise.  Maybe it's time to put that info in the News Corner again. (Thanks! I was wondering what to put there next.  )
Peggy M
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Check for mouse damage on wires while you’re under the hood.
1957 Chevy 3200
PS, A/C, Tilt column, Rebuilt 350, Rebuilt TH350, Reupholstered Bench Seat, sound proof/insulated, LED headlights/taillights
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