Here's what I've done(assuming the engine turns):
First buy a service manual.
With the plugs out and some oil in the cylinders (squirt it in though the
plug holes)make sure the engine turns freely.
Then go completely through the fuel system. Take the gas tank out and get
it boiled out, flush out or replace the fuel lines, replace the fuel
pump(cheap insurance), and put a kit in the carburetor.
Then go through the ignition system with new points, plugs, wires, etc. Set
everything to spec.
Then make sure the electrical system is safe (check for shorts) and stick a
battery in it and crank it for a compression check.
If the compression is decent, put the plugs back in and light 'er up!
Good luck.
Oh, if it does run, don't plan on going anyplace until you go through the
brake system and the front end!
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Whitney Haist
Orinda, CA
Chevy trucks: 2-'46s & a '39
www.jps.net/haist/artdeco.htm <http://www.jps.net/haist/artdeco.htm>
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Woods and Cindy
Houghton
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 9:32 PM
To: ole trucks
Subject: [oletrucks] geting started
My son and I are working on a pile of rust and dreams. The 53 cheve has not
ran since 1974 the best we can tell. The farmer I got it from said his dad
parked it becasue it need king pen and was not safe to drive. The took some
parts they need to keep other runing like spark plug wire. He said it was
runing when it was parked. How should I proseed if I whant to if it would
run. Or should i just plan on a rebuild or repacement.
Woods and Josh
53 five window
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