Re: [oletrucks] Getting an sort-of-old engine started

[bob_keeland@usgs.gov]

Somehow Wally, you are not very encouraging!  But, hope springs eternal . .
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BobK
'51 3600 5-window project




                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              


                                                                                
                  
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Bob, can you currently turn the motor over by hand at the balancer?
You'd be surprised how much an engine can lock up if it's got rust
in the cylinders.  I had an MG that had been sitting for about 5 years.
Couldn't turn the engine over by hand so I coasted down a hill and
popped the clutch at about 20 mph.  The skid marks had to be seen
to be believed...lucky I didn't snap a connecting rod. The motor
was still locked up after that, and good stuff that it is, a weeks
worth of Marvel Mystery Oil didn't help.  Finally freed the rusted
pistons with a hardwood block and 20 pound sledge.  I had
a nifty boat anchor when I was finished.

Wally / Templeton, MA
53 3100 rod project
72 Chevy Malibu




> I have a mid-1960s 283 that was rebuilt about 10 years ago.  Since the
> rebuild it was left to sit, in the truck, outside.  Although the
carborator
> was not installed, the manifold was taped over.  What would be the
> recommended procedure to start getting this engine into service?  Someone
> mentioned something like marvel mystery oil for lubing the pistons before
> turning it over.  Is that recommended?  Should I remove the intake or
> cylinder heads to see if there is any rust in the motor?  Any helpful
> suggestions would be appreciated.  Off color suggestions will be ignored
> unless I can think of a good comeback.