If it was my engine I think I would squirt some engine oil in the spark
plug holes and prime or run the oil pump after changing the oil. Mark the
position of and remove the distributor and make up a shaft in a drill motor
to spin the pump until you get oil pressure on the gage for a minute. I
would also check to see if oil made it to the rocker shaft.
For fuel I agree to drain the tank and lines but I would go a step
further and take off the top the carb, clean out bowl and fill with fresh
gas.
Grant 50 3100
SALVADOR AGUILERA wrote:
> I'm about to start work on my 55 Chevy pickup. I need info on the
> following:
> What are the proper steps to starting an engine that has been idle for
> the last five years . I will drain the oil, gas tank, air clean the
> fuel lines, etc. Do I blow air through the oil lines? What about the
> cylinder walls. Do I spray oil through the spark plug port? What kind?
> Thanks guys for all your work on this mail list and to all who make it
> possible.
>
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