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Old 11-04-2012, 08:06 PM   #6
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Re: 72 chevy siting for 5 years. Process to get it running?

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Originally Posted by cdowns View Post
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
I agree, although I would recommend penetrating oil.
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