73 - L48 engine not started for long time
I've had my car on jackstands for quite some time while I had the rear trailer arms rebuilt, struts rebushed, replaced brake lines, etc. Is there anything I should do to try and help lubricate the engine before I try and turn it over as I'm sure every trace of oil is in the pan by this time. Thanks for your help. Joe 46306
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Re: 73 - L48 engine not started for long time
Joe,
How long? Many of us up north go 6 months without driving our cars.
If you're concerned, you can buy a "pre-oiler" or oil pump primer from a company such as Summit Racing. This is used by removing your distributor, and then using a hand drill with the pre-oiler to work your engine's oil pump. After a few seconds your oil is up to pressure and you're good to go.
PatrickVice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
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Re: 73 - L48 engine not started for long time
Thanks Patrick, I'd say 9 - 12 months I've had it up on stands. Joe 46306Comment
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Re: 73 - L48 engine not started for long time
That's not long enough to worry about the oil. Prime the carb, turn the key and off you go.
For reference, I witnessed a fleets of engine being torn down after three YEARS of inactivity. The bearings were still dripping wet.Comment
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Re: 73 - L48 engine not started for long time
I was talking to a guy today who is taking a family car out of storage (it was just parked, battery, etc,. all still in it) after 7 years and said he is going to start it. Other than changing all fluids and filters what else should he do? The Camaro has a 350 in it I believe and is in a garage where it was parked all those years ago.Comment
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Re: 73 - L48 engine not started for long time
My brother "just started"
his 86 Vette after some 10 years of inactivity (I learned of that just afterwards - otherwise I'd told him to do differently, or at least be there to watch)... Astonishing enough that worked pretty well - unbelievable!
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Re: 73 - L48 engine not started for long time
Thanks guys for your replies. Sounds like I got nothing to worry about. Thanks again - Joe 46306Comment
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