[DeTomaso] how to start an old car?

[Dave Londry]

All good. And don't be turning it over with the starter.
I don't know what it takes to reach the crank pulley with a wrench,
but if you can't, turn it with a rear wheel.
That way you can feel it come up on something stuck.
And gently with the valve stems too.
dave

On 11/13/2010 9:25 AM, doug351c wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Tapping the valves to make sure they're free is a good idea.  I'd also pull
> the spark plugs, put some oil in the cylinders, and crank it over to
> lubricate the piston rings before you try to fire it.  This will minimize
> the chances of cracking a ring.
>
> Doug Braun
> blue 73L #5505
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of bill gaino
> Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 4:21 AM
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> Subject: [DeTomaso] how to start an old car?
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>
> The gas tank discussion got me thinking. I saw a 78 Caddilac yesterday that
> had several bent push rods. The dude tried starting the car after it sat
> many years. The valves were stuck. NOW I have a 87 dodge 2.2 Lazer that has
> been sitting 4 years. We have a new gas tank and fuel pump.We will flush the
> fuel lines.I'm thinking about pulling the valve cover and hitting the valve
> stems with a hammer to free them. What else should I be thinking about?
> Bill 1362
>
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