re: Cranking up The old 343 engine

["Jim Blair" <carnuck@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A: Marvel or ATF and then spin the motor with the plugs out until oil 
pressure comes up.


To: "AMC LIst" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: re: Cranking up The old 343 engine
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2005 17:11:47 -0400

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.