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cdowns · 11-04-2012, 07:15 PM

i would not try to spin it with the starter to start off// i'd squirt oil into the cylinders with the plugs out and carefully try rotating it by hand to see if the rings are free and not rusted to the cylinder walls// or if there is rust buildup in the cylinders

11-04-2012, 07:15 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 72 chevy siting for 5 years. Process to get it running? i would not try to spin it with the starter to start off// i'd squirt oil into the cylinders with the plugs out and carefully try rotating it by hand to see if the rings are free and not rusted to the cylinder walls// or if there is rust buildup in the cylinders __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY