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Called "remote starter switch", connect to starter solenoid and ground. Great for bumping engine over from engine bay, checking voltage drops under load, compression test etc.
1. There is 'oil' in the crankcase, it could be 2 to 40 years old. Ive also added 3 oz of marvel mystery oil in each plug hole. (Side note ; i see some oil going into the clear tube on the mechanical oil pressure guage) Do i change the oil before initial start up?
If it were mine, the oil and antifreeze would get changed. Based on the condition of the heater hose in your pic, might want to check the rest of the hoses.
I really dont know what it was. Im guessing it was a bad ground. I cleaned a few grounds and then checked for spark.
Plan...im off work and it is supposed to rain tomorrow. Im going to get the heater hose and some coolant. Maybe there will be a break in the rain so i can check for leaks. My compression tester came in mail so im going to try and check that. Im might just try and crank it friday evening. (Fire extinguisher ready)
Question. I found a ball under the truck in the driveway. It looked like a musketball(same size, just felt light than a musket ball). Ill find it and take a picture. Any idea what it was?
Update and questions,
So today was attempt #2 for crank up. I got the coolant system ready and fresh oil. Before i put fuel to the carb. I put a bore scope in each spark plug hole. 5 valves are stuck. The three cylinders with operating valves had no compression (cylinder 5 did have 25psi). I noticed the valves looked pretty rusty (even ones that moved). Im really thinking the valves arent sealing because its rusty. I then cracked loose all 48 head bolts a quarter turn to prepare to take the heads off. I made two foam 'cylinder heads' to put bolts in order so they all go back in same hole.
1. When heads come off, how do i clean the valves?
2. How do you get stuck valves loose?
3. When opposite valve is 'up' the stuck valve should be 'down'...correct??? (not on a cam lobe)
4. What is the best head gasket and where to get it?
5. How do you pry head off?
6. What else do i need to know or need to watch out for? As always, assume i know nothing about flatheads.
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