Re: [lro] resurrection advice sought

From: Peter Ogilvie (roverhi@yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Feb 25 2003 - 20:35:25 EST

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    I'd be willing to bet the carb will need cleaning and
    a rebuild kit. Won't hurt if you try to start it and
    it won't, however.

    Aloha
    Peter O.

    --- Todd Schlemmer <nullman@centurytel.net> wrote:
    >
    > Hi'all
    >
    > I'm on the cusp of trying to start the '54 2.0 liter
    > engine. It's been
    > sitting 5 years; Someone check my math:
    >
    > New: electric fuel pump, fuel filter, points, plugs,
    > wires, cap, rotor,
    > condenser (but not coil)
    >
    > Changed oil, but not filter (don't ask)
    >
    > Carb is old Solex - dry inside, not visible gunky -
    > float valve moves
    > freely. Truck had oil bath connected the whole
    > time.
    >
    > Radiator seems happy - nice green stuff inside, no
    > sign of oil in water or
    > vice versa.
    >
    > Engine turns by hand and starter. Petrol tank is
    > full of rust and scale, so
    > I'll be drawing from a jerry can. I plan to turn
    > engine over several times
    > w/o coil connected to generate some lubrication.
    >
    > thanks for your eyes
    >
    > Todd Schlemmer
    > Vashon Island, WA
    > www.ozedeph.com
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