47-55.1 Starting engine after 17 months

[Matt_50]

So I was a bit naive when I first put my drivetrain in my truck. I thought I'd have it running pretty quick.... I was just a little bit off on my timing lol

November of 2017 I drove my 84 c10 into back yard and pulled the drivetrain and put it in my 1950 3100.

My buddy came by the other day and was a bit of a negative Nancy when I said I hope to start it soon. Will I have any issues?

Engine was always covered, hood was on quickly but a tarp was used too until rest of sheet metal was put on. Radiator hoses were plugged. Spark plugs stayed in, air cleaned stayed on, dizzy stayed in place...

But I did take off exhaust. I left manifolds on but he thinks water could have got in... humidity he said.

I live in west Texas, hot and dry but occasionally humid and wet I guess.


This engine was a new crate engine 8 years ago, maybe 9000 miles on it now. Recently got a new fuel pump, water pump, new fuel lines and tank. Could there be surface rust inside?


Do I put oil in cylinders? I'll change all fluids, spark plugs, wires... and I'll bump engine without dizzy plugged in to see if there is oil pressure before start up right?


Or do I just start it Up?

Thanks guys,

Matt