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#69571 12/03/2006 11:49 PM | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 18 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 18 | I am just starting restoration of a 1942 civilian Chev fire truck (Howard S Cooper body. Was told that the engine runs, haven't tried it, no water in radiator. Should I put in antifreeze and try to start it or just wait for rebuild.
Also, any special things I can do to reduce the damage from running it on unleaded gas? | | |
#69572 12/03/2006 11:57 PM | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 684 | If the motor is free and turns over I would check the oil, put water in the radiator and try to start it. You may even find out you don't need to rebuild it. Unleaded gas will not hurt it unless you are realy going to work it hard. | | |
#69573 12/04/2006 12:55 AM | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I would change the oil, not just check it. You won't have any problem by running unleaded.
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