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giddyi · 01-29-2003, 01:32 PM

I'm new to this forum and hoping for some help from all the experts here.

My Dad's '69 Suburban has been sitting in the garage for 2 years.
I tried starting it but it wouldn't turn over.
This vehicle is mint and was running great until my dad became ill.
What would be some maintenance ideas to getting her back on the road? Don't want to damage the engine.

Would appreciate any ideas.
Thanks!
Lisa

WORNBRAKES · 01-29-2003, 01:39 PM

Check, fill, and or change all fluids that need to be. Make sure the batery is good and has a charge. Check all spark plugs, and the wires and connections to the plugs and they distributor. Check the cap and rotor to see if they ntb replaced. If you have points, take a look at them to make sure they arn't corroded. Last make sure you are getting GOOD FUEL. No water or contaminates in it. Maby change the filters. That should get you going.
Mario

giddyi · 01-29-2003, 01:50 PM

Thanks for the tips Mario.

Very much appreciated.

WORNBRAKES · 01-29-2003, 08:20 PM

No problem.
I hope you get it going.

Dandeluxe · 01-29-2003, 10:50 PM

LISA,
I WOULD PULL THE PLUGS AND SQUIRT SOME MARVEL MYSTERY OIL IN EACH CYLINDER AND PULL THE DISTRIBUTOR AND TAKE A LONG SCREWDRIVER AND SPIN THE OIL PUMP TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE OIL IN THE MOTOR MOVING AROUND BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY START IT. WHEN MOTORS HAVE SAT A LONG TIME THE OIL DRAINS TO THE BOT. OF THE MOTOR . THIS WOULD BE AFTER YOU REFILL WITH ALL NEW OIL AND ALL FLUIDS. ALSO INSPECT ALL THE HOSES AND BELTS FOR ROT.
ALSO IF YOU CAN GET IT TO CRANK OVER I WOULD CRANK THE MOTOR OVER A FEW TIMES WITH THE COIL WIRE PULLED SO IT WONT FIRE UP RIGHT AWAY , THIS WILL PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR THAT IS DRY. GOOD LUCK , DAN

chevy2racr · 01-29-2003, 11:21 PM

Cool, another burb Welcome form Iowa

giddyi · 01-30-2003, 04:45 PM

Thanks for the welcome.
I appreciate the great advice.
I'll try to post some pics soon.

Lisa

Born in the U.S.A.

Living in the Great White North, eh

01-29-2003, 01:32 PM	#1
giddyi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 5	Taking '69 Burb out of storage I'm new to this forum and hoping for some help from all the experts here. My Dad's '69 Suburban has been sitting in the garage for 2 years. I tried starting it but it wouldn't turn over. This vehicle is mint and was running great until my dad became ill. What would be some maintenance ideas to getting her back on the road? Don't want to damage the engine. Would appreciate any ideas. Thanks! Lisa

01-29-2003, 01:39 PM	#2
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Check, fill, and or change all fluids that need to be. Make sure the batery is good and has a charge. Check all spark plugs, and the wires and connections to the plugs and they distributor. Check the cap and rotor to see if they ntb replaced. If you have points, take a look at them to make sure they arn't corroded. Last make sure you are getting GOOD FUEL. No water or contaminates in it. Maby change the filters. That should get you going. Mario __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

01-29-2003, 01:50 PM	#3
giddyi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 5	Thanks Thanks for the tips Mario. Very much appreciated.

01-29-2003, 08:20 PM	#4
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	No problem. I hope you get it going. __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

01-29-2003, 10:50 PM	#5
Dandeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: st.louis mo. Posts: 717	TIPS ON STARTING UP YOUR BURB LISA, I WOULD PULL THE PLUGS AND SQUIRT SOME MARVEL MYSTERY OIL IN EACH CYLINDER AND PULL THE DISTRIBUTOR AND TAKE A LONG SCREWDRIVER AND SPIN THE OIL PUMP TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE OIL IN THE MOTOR MOVING AROUND BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY START IT. WHEN MOTORS HAVE SAT A LONG TIME THE OIL DRAINS TO THE BOT. OF THE MOTOR . THIS WOULD BE AFTER YOU REFILL WITH ALL NEW OIL AND ALL FLUIDS. ALSO INSPECT ALL THE HOSES AND BELTS FOR ROT. ALSO IF YOU CAN GET IT TO CRANK OVER I WOULD CRANK THE MOTOR OVER A FEW TIMES WITH THE COIL WIRE PULLED SO IT WONT FIRE UP RIGHT AWAY , THIS WILL PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR THAT IS DRY. GOOD LUCK , DAN __________________ 1969 cst swb 350/400 th . DANNY C . ["]FRIENDS DONT LET FRIENDS DRIVE F@RD$!! 1969 cst swb corvette hugger orange with 400 hp sbc I started out with nothing and i held on to it

01-29-2003, 11:21 PM	#6
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	Cool, another burb Welcome form Iowa __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

01-30-2003, 04:45 PM	#7
giddyi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 5	Big Thank You Thanks for the welcome. I appreciate the great advice. I'll try to post some pics soon. Lisa Born in the U.S.A. Living in the Great White North, eh



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