Time to start up c600
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Time to start up c600
Any suggestions on what I should do before I try. The motor has oil in it and antifreeze in radiator. I'm new at this and any pointers would be appreciated.
I'm going to push in the shop this weekend. I was told it ran less than 5 years ago, but who really knows if that's true.
I'm going to push in the shop this weekend. I was told it ran less than 5 years ago, but who really knows if that's true.
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From: Rimrock AZ
You don't say if it's been rebuilt or just sitting for a long time? I'll assume it's been sitting. If it were mine I would remove and inspect the plugs, spray WD40 or equivalent in each plug hole and then use a wrench on the crank pulley bolt to turn the engine over one revolution. If that all goes well I would remove the coil wire where it enters the distributor and hold it (with rubber handled pliers) about 1/8" from a metal surface on the block. Have a friend crank the engine and check for spark. If no spark check points, If good, touch the coil lead to the block and crank 2 more times, each for about 10 seconds, wait about 1 minute between the 2 cranking periods. Re-install the coil wire and plugs, get a fire extinguisher and attempt to start. The oil system should already be primed and fuel pumped to the carb due to the times you already cranked. You may still need to use starter fluid. If it starts check oil pressure and for charging. Remove radiator cap (now before it gets hot) and watch coolant level. Depending on how or if it runs will determine where to go from there. If it runs and you bring it up to temp you may want to do a compression check if you have a gauge.
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From: Newberg, OR
I'd be tempted to remove the oil pressure sender and install a gauge to make sure it is making good oil pressure when it is cranking over.
leave the rad cap ajar as it warms up and check to see if the stat opens up. should open up within a few minutes of firing up. You'll see the water start to flow when it starts to open.
I assume you already changed the oil and filter?
leave the rad cap ajar as it warms up and check to see if the stat opens up. should open up within a few minutes of firing up. You'll see the water start to flow when it starts to open.
I assume you already changed the oil and filter?
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