Replying to a message from JIM HOLSONBACK 1:123/140 to ALL,

About Old Car, On Wed Feb 18 2004

JH> I've heard various advice about what to do before trying to crank it
JH> up  - one said to pour about 1/2 pint of atf into the throttle body
JH> and  then let her rip.  Another said to take all the plugs out, one
JH> at a  time, and spray WD-40 or so down in there before trying to
JH> turn it over  with the new battery.

JH> What say ye?

1: Make sure the fuel is fresh, this may mean replacing the gas.
   add a pint of ATF to the fuel.
2: remove each plug and squirt some oil in each piston.
   replace plugs.
3: crank but do not start, let sit for about an hour then start make
   sure you are outside.
4: slowly pour a carbon remover, down the carb, which should
   condition the seals and gaskets.


Good luck on the sale.

Hope this helps.  Keep us posted.

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