- 1. Starting an engien that has sat. (score: 1)
- Author: Dan Neuman <dneuman@stars.sfsu.edu>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 11:51:51 -0800
- Hello All, In the next couple days or so I actually plan on starting up my new engine. I believe that it was last run around six or so months ago. Any advice as how to go about starting it up as not
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00419.html (7,389 bytes)
- 2. Re: Starting an engien that has sat. (score: 1)
- Author: Gordon Glasgow <glasgow@serv.net>
- Date: Wed, 15 Dec 1999 20:55:09 -0800
- Here's what I usually do for my Spring startup procedure: Drain the old oil (even if it has 10 miles on it, there will be condensation) Pull the cam cover and pour two or three quarts of oil directly
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00448.html (8,360 bytes)
- 3. Re: Starting an engien that has sat. (score: 1)
- Author: Gary McCormick <svgkm@halley.ca.essd.northgrum.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 06:51:09 -0800
- If the engine has been sitting longer (like, oh... about 9 years) would you add the oil system (a lá Tom Walters' Tech Tip) to the list also? Gary McCormick '70 2000 SRL311-13291 (which I hope to g
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00460.html (9,200 bytes)
- 4. RE: Starting an engien that has sat. (score: 1)
- Author: Michael Landskroner <Mlandskroner@mlg.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 13:40:33 -0500
- I use Redline MTL90 in my trannies and it's great especially when the car is cold. I also use Redline 75/90 in my diff.
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00471.html (9,203 bytes)
- 5. Re: Starting an engien that has sat. (score: 1)
- Author: "James W. Anable, Jr." <anable@halcyon.com>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 15:36:12 -0800
- I use "Marvel Mystery Oil" for this. Lighter weight and more penetrating than motor oil and may burn off better. It can also be used as a top cylinder lube in the gas, but I don't do that. I also wai
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00484.html (10,223 bytes)
- 6. Re: Starting an engien that has sat. (score: 1)
- Author: Gordon Glasgow <glasgow@serv.net>
- Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 19:44:54 -0800
- The purpose of all but the last step is to do exactly that without having to pull the distributor. But if it's been sitting that long, I'd do a complete teardown and not even try turning it over. --
- /html/datsun-roadsters/1999-12/msg00491.html (9,785 bytes)
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