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**WorkinLonghorn** · 12-02-2007, 12:33 PM

I'm sure there are guys with more experience than me who will chime in soon,but in the mean time I would suggest draining the gas tank,or,if it only has a little in it then pour lots of fresh gas in the tank.I would disconnect the fuel line and drain it.The carb is probably dry so don't worry about that.
Next I would power pre-lube the engine with an available tool you put in the distrib hole,or make my own with an old distrib with the drive gear removed.Of course I would change the oil 1st.Then I would squirt some oil in the spark-plug holes,then see if it will turn over.Put everything back in place and give it a try. You will need a good battery and it might help to prime the carb.

12-02-2007, 12:33 PM	#2
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,887	Re: Advise on getting truck running after 5 years I'm sure there are guys with more experience than me who will chime in soon,but in the mean time I would suggest draining the gas tank,or,if it only has a little in it then pour lots of fresh gas in the tank.I would disconnect the fuel line and drain it.The carb is probably dry so don't worry about that. Next I would power pre-lube the engine with an available tool you put in the distrib hole,or make my own with an old distrib with the drive gear removed.Of course I would change the oil 1st.Then I would squirt some oil in the spark-plug holes,then see if it will turn over.Put everything back in place and give it a try. You will need a good battery and it might help to prime the carb. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.