Procedure to start a vehicle after sitting for approx. 1yr?
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For those of us that put away their Mopars in October, then bring them back out sometime during the spring (more like summer in MI), what steps do you like to check/perform before turning it over?
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Re: Procedure to start a vehicle after sitting for approx. 1yr?
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I've had my vehicles sit as long as 5 yrs (garaged)....I change the oil/filter, antifreeze,fresh gas, fill the carbs with gas thru the vent tubes, and I fill the engine with oil just before I light it off, so as to flood the cam/lifter valley area....never had an issue with the 10 vehicles I've owned over the last few decades .... I just started up my daughter's "new" to her, 1961 Fury/Bev that sat for 20 yrs in the owner's garage untouched, last year, granted it needed a new tank/lines/fuel pump/carb,....but the motor turned and fired right up with zero issues with a new oil/filter/ and antifreeze after a generous block flush..zero issues for the motor.
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Re: Procedure to start a vehicle after sitting for approx. 1yr?
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Thank you for the feedback thus far.
Wanted to ask the form about removing coil plug from distributor and cranking a couple times, then reinstalling plug. I'm told this step helps to bring some oil up before actually starting, but does that cause engine engine/system damage? Thoughts? I’m not a big fan of that as the engine is still fighting compression. Taking the plugs out and spinning it without compression is beneficial, but more work. With the plugs in I want it to fire as soon as possible.
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Re: Procedure to start a vehicle after sitting for approx. 1yr?
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When mine has sat for a while I like to pull the distributor and intermediate shaft (I take quick pics of location of both with cell phone for quick re-assembly) and use a hex priming tool with a drill to get oil throughout the engine first.
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Re: Procedure to start a vehicle after sitting for approx. 1yr?
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For those of us that put away their Mopars in October, then bring them back out sometime during the spring (more like summer in MI), what steps do you like to check/perform before turning it over? NONE! Some will say a bit of cranking may help by priming the oiling system but other will say it's going to take the same number of revolutions whether it's running or not. However then again the lower end is not under the same load while cranking as it is running, but the lifter to cam interface is not getting lubed, So, the correct answer depends on whether you are a democrat or republican? LOL On a more serious side I don't know anyone that has done anything other than hit the electric pump, give it 2 or 3 pumps and hit the key, or crank till it gets fuel while pumping until it starts.
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Re: Procedure to start a vehicle after sitting for approx. 1yr?
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For those of us that put away their Mopars in October, then bring them back out sometime during the spring (more like summer in MI), what steps do you like to check/perform before turning it over? NONE! Some will say a bit of cranking may help by priming the oiling system but other will say it's going to take the same number of revolutions whether it's running or not. However then again the lower end is not under the same load while cranking as it is running, but the lifter to cam interface is not getting lubed, So, the correct answer depends on whether you are a democrat or republican? LOL On a more serious side I don't know anyone that has done anything other than hit the electric pump, give it 2 or 3 pumps and hit the key, or crank till it gets fuel while pumping until it starts. You forgot a very important step as some have already mentioned, check and CHARGE the battery
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Re: Procedure to start a vehicle after sitting for approx. 1yr?
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For those of us that put away their Mopars in October, then bring them back out sometime during the spring (more like summer in MI), what steps do you like to check/perform before turning it over? NONE! Some will say a bit of cranking may help by priming the oiling system but other will say it's going to take the same number of revolutions whether it's running or not. However then again the lower end is not under the same load while cranking as it is running, but the lifter to cam interface is not getting lubed, So, the correct answer depends on whether you are a democrat or republican? LOL On a more serious side I don't know anyone that has done anything other than hit the electric pump, give it 2 or 3 pumps and hit the key, or crank till it gets fuel while pumping until it starts. You forgot a very important step as some have already mentioned, check and CHARGE the battery I check the charge by turning the key. If it turns and fires, charge good. If it don't turn, charge the battery. Kevin
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Re: Procedure to start a vehicle after sitting for approx. 1yr?
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For those of us that put away their Mopars in October, then bring them back out sometime during the spring (more like summer in MI), what steps do you like to check/perform before turning it over? NONE! Some will say a bit of cranking may help by priming the oiling system but other will say it's going to take the same number of revolutions whether it's running or not. However then again the lower end is not under the same load while cranking as it is running, but the lifter to cam interface is not getting lubed, So, the correct answer depends on whether you are a democrat or republican? LOL On a more serious side I don't know anyone that has done anything other than hit the electric pump, give it 2 or 3 pumps and hit the key, or crank till it gets fuel while pumping until it starts. You forgot a very important step as some have already mentioned, check and CHARGE the battery I disconnectthe batteries when parking for extended periods. Current one in my 38 I believe is about done after ~ 12 years
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Re: Procedure to start a vehicle after sitting for approx. 1yr?
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if you are changing the oil anyway, i have a pressure tank i fill with oil and 45psi, then attach the outlet hose to the oil pressure switch/gauge tap, then push the needed quantity of oil through there. it seems to work, as there is instant oil pressure upon start up. as i always do, the filter is filled before installing it. however, i have often wondered just how the oil goes through the engine passage[s] using this method, and if it works like i hope it should.
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Re: Procedure to start a vehicle after sitting for approx. 1yr?
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if you are changing the oil anyway, i have a pressure tank i fill with oil and 45psi, then attach the outlet hose to the oil pressure switch/gauge tap, then push the needed quantity of oil through there. it seems to work, as there is instant oil pressure upon start up. as i always do, the filter is filled before installing it. however, i have often wondered just how the oil goes through the engine passage[s] using this method, and if it works like i hope it should. It won't unless the engine is rotating. Even then you're still lacking the splash oiling for the cam lobes and lifters
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Re: Procedure to start a vehicle after sitting for approx. 1yr?
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i forgot to add, i rotate the engine with a ratchet and socket on the crank damper bolt. you are correct about the splash oiling on the cam and lifters. next engine i have on the stand, i'll have to remember to try this with the intake off, to see what happens.
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