Re: Cranking up The old 343 engine

[Ken Ames <ameskg@xxxxxxxxx>]

I also though that sounded like a bit much. At the very least the engine 
wouldn't turn over very far. At worst bent rods - broken pistons/heads. 

If one has the time and tools you can also use a drill to spin up the oil pump 
and even crank the engine over a few times while you're doing it to get oil 
through all the passages. But then you have to get the distributor back in the 
right spot also. 

Ken Ames

Quoting Todd Tomason <jayscore@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> Do you really mean a cup?  As in 8 ounces?  For each plug?
> 
> Todd
> 
> On Thursday 07 April 2005 16:11, mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > I've used marvel mystery oil in the cylinders for a few days' then fired
> an
> > engine up. It will smoke for a bit after but this has always worked for
> me.
> > About a cup full through the plug hole with a small diameter funnel. Good
> > Luck
> >
> > >You guys out there are the experts.  I want to try to >crank up my '67
> > >Rebel
> > >SST 343 this weekend.  The previous owner says the >car has not been
> > >started
> > >in over 3 years.  Some people say to remove the plugs >and squirt some
> oil
> > >in
> > >the cylinders before cranking.  Would like your >suggestions.  Obviously,
> > > I will run my gas line from a clean gas container to bypass >the junk
> > > that is in the gas tank.  What about the carburetor?  Should I >do
> > > anything to prep it before firing it up?  I also suspect the fuel pump
> > > may >not work and will
> 
> > >test that.  Appreciate any guidance you can give me.  >Thanks.
> 
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