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questions about starting an engine after extended storage
My engine has been layed up for about two years and I plan on putting it back in the car in about a week.
What are the proper procedures for doing so. It is carberated and I will fill the bowls up and make sure none of the seals are leaking and that they arent gummed up. I drained the fuel when I dropped the engine and layed it up. I have read or heard that some marvel mystery oil in the cylinders before start up will help the rings. Initially, I plan on cranking it over with the coil disconnected. anything else? any special advice from our mechanic types? The engine has less than 5,000 miles on it from rebuild. Thanks
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03-25-2003, 06:10 PM
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Taste a drop of the oil first.
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03-25-2003, 06:13 PM
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use a wrench to turn it over by hand with the key off. i thought i read a post a while ago that you should not crank the engine with the coil wire off it may cause problems with the electronics.
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Anything else one should do? I am putting in a 2.4 motor in my 68 911. The motor has been sitting dry for around 8 months. . Thanks.
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05-18-2003, 11:18 PM
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Do a search for Marvel Mystery oil. I think I remember reading that people squirt some in the jugs before turning the engine over.
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