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Now skip to 2015, my mom and my stepdad decided to take it to our farm where we could use what we want for parts and scrap the rest. Well I didn't let that happen, I decided to go out there and get the plugs out and throw some atc and diesel into the cylinders just to see if I Could free the motor up. It's hard to find parts around here so I was asking around to see if you guys had an idea on getting the thing going.. We still have the 79 at my old house but it has a rare 200 dollar locking hood release with a frozen cable... I don't really want to cut the cable so it will keep its motor till I get that figured out.
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While its certainly possible to get it running again, don't set your expectations too high. Seven years of sitting outside in the elements is pretty unforgiving. Condensation is the most likely culprit. Even if you do get the engine to turn over you might still be faced with seized valves. There's no way the gas will be any good after that long either so you'll have to drop the tank/tanks and clean everything out and I would expect the tanks to be coated with rust inside after that long. Don't be surprised if the brakes are seized up too.
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While its certainly possible to get it running again, don't set your expectations too high. Seven years of sitting outside in the elements is pretty unforgiving. Condensation is the most likely culprit. Even if you do get the engine to turn over you might still be faced with seized valves. There's no way the gas will be any good after that long either so you'll have to drop the tank/tanks and clean everything out and I would expect the tanks to be coated with rust inside after that long. Don't be surprised if the brakes are seized up too.
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My guess is the engine is rusted together inside.
But let's say you can break it free and get it to turn over. To get it to run, you're probably going to want/need to replace the fuel system - tanks, pump, carburetor - as the tanks & sending units could very well be full of rust, the rubber parts in the pump & carb are probably going to be dry-rotted.
But say by some miracle you get it to run... expect it to burn oil heavily.
A 351W won't bolt up to the existing transmission (different bell housing bolt pattern) nor are the engine stands (what the engine mounts attach to) the same. Furthermore, none of the accessories (alternator, power steering pump, etc.) can be used until you get all the mounting brackets for a 351W.
But let's say you can break it free and get it to turn over. To get it to run, you're probably going to want/need to replace the fuel system - tanks, pump, carburetor - as the tanks & sending units could very well be full of rust, the rubber parts in the pump & carb are probably going to be dry-rotted.
But say by some miracle you get it to run... expect it to burn oil heavily.
A 351W won't bolt up to the existing transmission (different bell housing bolt pattern) nor are the engine stands (what the engine mounts attach to) the same. Furthermore, none of the accessories (alternator, power steering pump, etc.) can be used until you get all the mounting brackets for a 351W.
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Be patient trying to free a stuck engine. Like the man said, it's been setting for years. Read up everything you can on freeing up stuck engines and all the problems that go with it, as for example stale gasoline turns to glue, even if it will burn. The web has a lot of great info, and a lot of it rightcheer in the archived posts. Internet search is your friend. Use it. Let us know what you find out and report back.
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I have had engines sit at least 5 years and longer, and they do not get stuck. That's why I think there is a problem or a cause for it being stuck. Once it soaks for a few days take a breaker bar on the front crank bolt and try to turn it a little bit one way, and then the other way. If you get it moving a little bit stop and put some more stuff in it, I would use PB Blaster or Kroil. Something more aggressive than tranny fluid.
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Air filter not installed over the years is never a good thing. Critters or vermin can move in through the carb and set up shop ... acorns, nests &c in the manifold or cylinders .. Also pull the valve covers and take look see esp. that everything is moving free and proper once you get it to turn over.
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Air filter not installed over the years is never a good thing. Critters or vermin can move in through the carb and set up shop ... acorns, nests &c in the manifold or cylinders .. Also pull the valve covers and take look see esp. that everything is moving free and proper once you get it to turn over.
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Northwest Indiana?
There's a yard in Warsaw Indiana, that has about 8-9 of those trucks. One had a decent dashpad. Lewis Salvage is the name. Warsaw is a straight shot east on US 30
There's a yard in Warsaw Indiana, that has about 8-9 of those trucks. One had a decent dashpad. Lewis Salvage is the name. Warsaw is a straight shot east on US 30
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That's awesome! Never heard of the place before
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Well i found the key... It was tucked way up in the steering column under the shroud thats held on by one screw
. Lifted the front up with the skidloader and straightened up the tires. Jumped the battery and starter still worked but it is definatly locked up. Gonna put some tires on it today to make it a roller and pull it up front where i can work on it... Time to put the seat back in 
. Lifted the front up with the skidloader and straightened up the tires. Jumped the battery and starter still worked but it is definatly locked up. Gonna put some tires on it today to make it a roller and pull it up front where i can work on it... Time to put the seat back in
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