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Old 07-17-2012, 10:02 PM
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I'm trying to get my 67 corvette started up... has been sitting for about 30+ years now..Engine won't even make a sound. Was wondering where to start with getting it running?
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Need more details. Does the engine turn over with the starter, but not start? Does turning.the key do anything? What have you done to the car so far? Do you have fuel getting into the carburetor?
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Originally Posted by demartini.5
I'm trying to get my 67 corvette started up... has been sitting for about 30+ years now..Engine won't even make a sound. Was wondering where to start with getting it running?
I would also check the Front Bulk head where the wiring harness hooks up Do you get lights or horn ?
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You mean never run in 30 years? In that case all the hoses, fluids, carb gaskets etc will need to be replaced. Indeterminate what the mice may have done to the wires, interior etc. over that time. I had a small colony living in my heater core housing and I started my car every year or so. After you have drained whatever black goop is residing in your oil pan, and put fresh oil in, I would try turning it over by the harmonic balancer.

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