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Jun 1, 2003 | 05:57 PM

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JohnG76

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Engine Prep

Any suggestions before starting my 76' vette thats been siting for 3 years?
trans fluid changed
sparks plugs change
carb cleaned
oil changed
had some stabil in gas tank before storage

thanks
john

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Jun 2, 2003 | 12:56 PM

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desi

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Re: Engine Prep (JohnG76)

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had some stabil in gas tank before storage

I think stabilizers are only good for about 6-9 months... :eek:

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Jun 2, 2003 | 02:34 PM

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had some stabil in gas tank before storage

I think stabilizers are only good for about 6-9 months... :eek:

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I'd suck as much gas out as you can and put in new gas... Also, I think you may want to fog the cylinders with oil before trying to start, but I'm not sure... I suppose it can't hurt.

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Jun 2, 2003 | 02:45 PM

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Re: Engine Prep (JohnG76)

Prime the oil system.

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