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*Lubricate the fan hub & generator
*Turn by hand
*IV fuel tank setup
*New heavy gauge 00 battery cables
*Pull and check the plugs for dirtiness and proper gap
*Check for spark & clean/check ignition system
*Verify what starter electrical system you have - ground trigger or power trigger
*Be sure it is in neutral
*Lubricate the fan hub & generator
*Turn by hand
*IV fuel tank setup
*New heavy gauge 00 battery cables
*Pull and check the plugs for dirtiness and proper gap
*Check for spark & clean/check ignition system
*Verify what starter electrical system you have - ground trigger or power trigger
*Be sure it is in neutral
First thing I'd do is pull all the plugs, and check the cylinders for water. Clean and gap the plugs while they're out.
Then check the condition of the points/rotor/cap.
Once all the above has been checked, spin it over with the plugs out to see if you are getting spark at all the cylinders. At that time you'll be able to tell if the fuel pump is working, and the condition of the gas.
Good eye on the battery! It's in the wrong spot for the V8! I just thought it was missing.... And now that I see it, it does look like a 12V. However, the generator looks like a generator and not a 12V alternator...
You have to pull the pin out of the mounting bracket since there is no hole in the body of the 12V and swap pulley. Fords are cool, you can swap that pulley onto an Alternator and the band clamp will hold it. Just need to get depth for belt alignments.
I would highly recommend pulling the plugs and fill the cylinders with some sort of lubricant before you turn it over...even by hand. Put some ATF in there, marvel, oil, anything to moisten the cylinders and pistons. Also, unless the oil looks terrible, I would just leave it, run it for a bit and build some heat and then change the oil. If the oil has gas or water in it then go ahead and change it first but after you run it for a bit and build some heat I would drip the oil again right away. Good luck, it will be a nice truck for you!!!
I would highly recommend pulling the plugs and fill the cylinders with some sort of lubricant before you turn it over...even by hand. Put some ATF in there, marvel, oil, anything to moisten the cylinders and pistons. Also, unless the oil looks terrible, I would just leave it, run it for a bit and build some heat and then change the oil. If the oil has gas or water in it then go ahead and change it first but after you run it for a bit and build some heat I would drip the oil again right away. Good luck, it will be a nice truck for you!!!
If you go this way, I would suggest you stick with motor oil. I think just a small amount in each cylinder, and without the sparkplugs installed, turn the engine over several times to spread the oil over the cylinder walls. Really, in my opinion, a few drops should be enough.
If you go this way, I would suggest you stick with motor oil. I think just a small amount in each cylinder, and without the sparkplugs installed, turn the engine over several times to spread the oil over the cylinder walls. Really, in my opinion, a few drops should be enough.
A few drops is not going to do much...put at least half a cup in each cylinder and let them soak...turn it over 360 and let it soak, then crank on it...all with the plugs out. There is nothing worse than turning over a dry motor.
