Starting engine that hasn't been run in 10+ years
#11
Yes, attach a fuel hose to the inlet on the fuel pump on the engine and run it into a 5 gallon gas can. This will eliminate the fuel tank and lines as they are likely corroded, mine sure as heck were.
All fuel system parts are available from a number of Mustang suppliers.
All fuel system parts are available from a number of Mustang suppliers.
#12
Ok. So I've got my carb cleaned up and rebuilt. I'm going to change the oil when I get home. I know you have to said to prime it first, but after removing the distributor, how do I prime it? Not to sound to dumb, but this is new to me. Thanks as always.
#13
You take a socket that fits the oil pump drive (sorry, can't remember what size) on the end of an extension and using a drill (turning counter-clockwise) run it until you see oil coming out of the pushrods for all cylinders, which means the valve covers need to come off too. MAKE SURE YOU SECURE THE SOCKET TO THE EXTENSION, with electrical tape or similar.
#14
You take a socket that fits the oil pump drive (sorry, can't remember what size) on the end of an extension and using a drill (turning counter-clockwise) run it until you see oil coming out of the pushrods for all cylinders, which means the valve covers need to come off too. MAKE SURE YOU SECURE THE SOCKET TO THE EXTENSION, with electrical tape or similar.
#19
#20
When you remove the distributor, take a flashlight and look down the hole. You should see a shaft with a hex head on the top. Again, make sure you tape the socket to the extension so it doesn't fall off when you're done and remove it, or else you will have to remove the oil pan and maybe the pump.
The oil pump is what turns the distributor, so when you take the "dizzy" out, you can make sure you have the correct size socket by comparing it to the hex shaped hole on the bottom of the distributor shaft. Once you see it, it should make sense.
PM me if you need further information.
The oil pump is what turns the distributor, so when you take the "dizzy" out, you can make sure you have the correct size socket by comparing it to the hex shaped hole on the bottom of the distributor shaft. Once you see it, it should make sense.
PM me if you need further information.
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