Re: Cranking up The old 343 engine

[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.