Engine sat all winter
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Engine sat all winter
So I know its not a Ford but I have a 1986 Cj-7 with the I6 and a Webber Carb.
It has sat outside all winter long and was not started.
Im looking for tricks/tips on an easy way to get it started. I pulled the oil dip stick and it look like I have 5qt of 90w. I'm going to change that. I forgot to disconnect the battery so I had to jump it with my truck. It cranks but has resistance. Does anyone know of a way to turn the oil pump to fully lube the engine after I change the oil? I have looked and I not been able to find a way.
Pretty much any and all tips accepted.
-Alex-
It has sat outside all winter long and was not started.
Im looking for tricks/tips on an easy way to get it started. I pulled the oil dip stick and it look like I have 5qt of 90w. I'm going to change that. I forgot to disconnect the battery so I had to jump it with my truck. It cranks but has resistance. Does anyone know of a way to turn the oil pump to fully lube the engine after I change the oil? I have looked and I not been able to find a way.
Pretty much any and all tips accepted.
-Alex-
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That is the way you do it.
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I think he wants to spin the oil pump and "pre-lube" it. I've no experince with a Jeep engine, so can't comment...on a SBC/BBC you can spin the oil pump with the right fixture (cut up dizzy works) to get full pressure throughout the system.
Aside from that, unless the crankcase was full of water, I'd just drain the oil and refill, then fire it up. There will be plenty of oil to keep it lubed while firing it up
I'd suspect the cause of slow turning was due to trying to jumpstart a dead battery, not due to the thickness of oil seen draining out.
Aside from that, unless the crankcase was full of water, I'd just drain the oil and refill, then fire it up. There will be plenty of oil to keep it lubed while firing it up
I'd suspect the cause of slow turning was due to trying to jumpstart a dead battery, not due to the thickness of oil seen draining out.
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I meant to add...what you can do, is use a pressure pot of oil, and tap into the oil sending unit...have to do this on the old Dodge FH6's, since the oil pump drives off the cam gear...the dizzy is just along for the ride...as opposed to the engines that drive the dizzy, which drives the oil pump.
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First, I'd change the oil and filter. Fill the new filter with fresh oil so you don't have to wait for it to fill from the pump. Then I'd pull the plugs to reduce cranking resistance from compression and spin it with the starter to circulate the oil and build pressure. Stick the plugs back in and you should be ready to go!
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First, I'd change the oil and filter. Fill the new filter with frtesh oil so you don't have to wait for it to fill from the pump. Then I'd pull the plugs to reduce cranking resistance from compression and spin it with the starter to circulate the oil and build pressure. Stick the plugs back in and you should be ready to go!
Hey, did you send the RA yet?? Gotta get this beast out of my way.
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Not yet...didn't know there was a time limit! Keep yer pants on old man, we just had a holiday and the post orifice was closed the last two days. I'll try to get it out to you before I leave for Oregon on Friday.
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If ya can, that'd be great...gonna pull the beast out shortly, would like to get it all buttoned up before hand. Gotta get forklift access to the front of the shop soon. My mind is spinning on the old Dodge, I have a plan....I have parts...now I just need to get to it
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I really hope it fires! I want to do some 4x4!!!
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I pulled the plugs cranked it over, it spun over nice and smooth!! Put the plugs back in. Jumped it with the PSD gave it some gas while cranking and and fired right up!!!
This took me about an 1.5hours to do. Not too bad. I took my time. I'm going to get new plugs and change the oil tomorrow.
Thanks to all of you!!!
-Alex-
This took me about an 1.5hours to do. Not too bad. I took my time. I'm going to get new plugs and change the oil tomorrow.
Thanks to all of you!!!
-Alex-
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I would have buoght it...but damn, the engine sat all winter
Just kidding,
What kinda money are you looking for?
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I want to get around 3.5-4K
Come take a look at it, if you wish.
Yeah
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