Sprech
Member
Ok, so I’m looking for some 46D/straight 8 advice.
I’m brought the car from Oklahoma where it has sat for the better part of the last 30 years without really having been run or driven. I’m looking for some advice on what I should do prior to trying to get her running, once that is accomplished I’ll work on getting her driving.
A few things in no particular order:
1) Disconnect fuel pump from the tank and to the carb
2) external fuel tank with fresh gas
3) Remove/inspect spark plugs and fill cylinders with lubricant(tbd)
4) Remove cap and check points/ignition etc.
5) Replace battery
6) check grounds
7) remove air cleaner and check for obstructions/debris
8) check to see if engine turns over manually
9) check belts and accessories for slop
10) check exhaust for obvious debris
11) check oil level
Is there anything specific to this car and/or the straight 8 that I should check/inspect prior to cranking and/or running?
Thanks!
I’m brought the car from Oklahoma where it has sat for the better part of the last 30 years without really having been run or driven. I’m looking for some advice on what I should do prior to trying to get her running, once that is accomplished I’ll work on getting her driving.
A few things in no particular order:
1) Disconnect fuel pump from the tank and to the carb
2) external fuel tank with fresh gas
3) Remove/inspect spark plugs and fill cylinders with lubricant(tbd)
4) Remove cap and check points/ignition etc.
5) Replace battery
6) check grounds
7) remove air cleaner and check for obstructions/debris
8) check to see if engine turns over manually
9) check belts and accessories for slop
10) check exhaust for obvious debris
11) check oil level
Is there anything specific to this car and/or the straight 8 that I should check/inspect prior to cranking and/or running?
Thanks!