Yes, to some extent. Pull the spark plugs and valve cover. Squirt a liberal
amount of kerosene or diesel in the cylinders and around the valve stems. Let
is soak in and follow up with some oil in the same places. Remove the fan
belt and put a strap wrench on the damper pulley and slowly (VERY slowly)
pull the engine through a few times. If you see a valve the isn't moving
properly stop immediately! Bent valves get expensive in a hurry. If all goes
well pull it through with someone holding their finger over each plug hole to
verify there is some compression.
If you are able to turn the engine by hand you can at least verify that
nothing is broken. Beyond that there are a number of things that have to be
checked before rebuilding. But these have to be done with the engine
disassembled.
Best regards,
Fred Schroeder
'70 2000
SRL311-13359
TDROC
Home page http://schroeder-family.us
e-mail roadster@schroeder-family.us
----- Original Message -----
From: Tracy Nelson
To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 10:22 AM
Subject: Engine test
Is there a good way to verify that a motor that has been sitting for awhile
is a good candidate for a rebuild?
Tracy Nelson
Technologies Administrator
Integra Realty Resources, Kansas City & Chicago
1901 West 47th. Pl. Suite 300
Westwood KS 66205
tnelson@irr.com <mailto:tnelson@irr.com>
913-748-4714
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