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#11994 07/17/2004 9:34 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 9 | Hey guys, Well its not a stovebolt but I knew your expertise would help me out. I just purchased a '59 Rambler American. This car has been in a garage for 10+ years without starting it or anything. Flathead 6, 3 spd. Where do I begin in the process of just getting it to run. WD40 in the cylinders to make sure its free? I'm listening...........
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#11995 07/18/2004 1:48 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | Here are two recent threads on the subject.
http://www.stovebolt.com/bboard/cgi-bin//ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=006601#000000
http://www.stovebolt.com/bboard/cgi-bin//ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=007104
Fred
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#11996 07/18/2004 2:37 AM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 | Novatatto send me an email and I will send you the name and number of a local guy that runs a nash club.
Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
"Today is better than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow"
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#11997 07/18/2004 3:54 AM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,875 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,875 | WD-40 might not be the best choice as a free-up oil. I'm partial to Kroil, made here in Nashville, ( www.kanolabs.com), but Liquid Wrench or PB blaster will do more to free up stuck rings, etc, than WD-40. Check out the ignition system, points, plugs, etc. If there's any stale gas in the tank, ditch it, and refill with fresh stuff. Cooling system, drain and refill with 50/50 antifreeze and water. Inspect the radiator for corrosion after it's drained, repair if necessary. Inspect and/or replace radiator hoses, fan belts, etc. Install a hot battery, clean or replace cables. Once it's running, do a thorough check of the brakes before hitting the road. Brakes are usually the first thing to go in long-term storage, even befor engine problems happen. BTW, I've got a 1960 Rambler American 2-door wagon that's been parked since 1984, waiting on shop space for a restoration. Jerry
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#11999 07/20/2004 2:52 AM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | NICE!  You have too many oil cans, BTW!  Regards, Wannabe 
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