In a message dated 8/21/2006 10:24:51 PM Central Standard Time,
steven@newellboys.com writes:
> A coworker's husband has a '54 Austin Healey BN2. It's in fair shape,
> not restored but would be a good driver -- but he hasn't started it in
> five years. Before we try to turn it over, I know we should... nuts, I
> can't remember. How should I prepare this well rested engine for another
> try? Thanks in advance.
>
Rebuild the fuel system. If it has been sitting 5 years the gas has gone
bad. The carbs will be gummed up and the tank will need a boil-out.
While you are doing that you can remove the plugs and squirt a little oil in
each cylinder, change the engine oil and then run the engine on the starter
(no plugs) until you see oil pressure on the gauge. Then you'll be good to go.
Dave
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