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Jeff Kunsman

07-09-2012 @ 1:54 PM

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I have just recently inherited from my Dad a Fordor Deluxe and a convertible which have not been started in several years. The batteries have to be replaced, they will not hold a charge, and I will drain and replace the gas as well as change the oil. All belts and hoses look good, they were stored in a climate controlled garage. is there anything that needs to be checked before I attempt to start them?

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07-09-2012 @ 2:45 PM

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Lucky You!:

Other than your wise decision to replace the fuel, I'd simply pull the plugs, squirt a few drops of a good lube/solvent such as Marvel Mystery Oil in the plug holes, and fire them up. Now of course you realize that even if you drain the fuel tank, you will have ancient fuel in the lines, pump and carb, things may go downhill from here. When you say a "few years", folk of my
ancientness might consider that to be a dozen or so. I'm guessing that when you say a "few", you are talking about less than 5. A lot of grim things can happen in storage, regardless of
the conditions, but you will discover them one-by-one as you breathe life into your treasures.

I for one, would like to hear about your upcoming adventures.

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07-09-2012 @ 3:56 PM

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In addition to Dan's good advice, I'd pull all the spark plugs after you have drained and refilled the oil. Then run the starter for at least a couple of minutes to get the oil pump primed and the oil system filled. This will help lube the bearings before you put the load of combustion on them. Install an inline gas filter in the fuel line as close to the tank as you can. This will help catch much of the debris in the fuel system as possible before it reaches the pump and carb. Buy a couple of these filters, as you will likely have to change them a several times after you get the cars running. If the engine doesn't fire quickly, the points are probably oxidized, and will need to be replaced. You can use starting fluid to help get it going, but very sparingly, if at all.

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07-10-2012 @ 3:04 PM

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Thanks very much for the advice. Good thought about the inline filter for the gas line. I will give it a try and let you know how it turns out.

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