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Tommy Gun · 06-25-2011, 11:29 AM

Hello, My dad has a 1956 Ford pickup in original condition. It hasn't ran in probably 20 years. It's a straight 6. We were going to try and start it and see if she'll run.

Here's the game plan: Change oil, new plugs and wires, rebuild or clean the carb, clean the gas tank and lines...then freash gas, hand crank the motor prior to starting and a new battery.

My questio is are there any other tricks to starting an engine for the first time in 20 years? I tried a search, but couldn't come up with anything.

I don't think it's stuck. My dad thinks the truck is 12 volt......which most were starting in 1956 right?

Thanks for your help! The plan is to get it running, change all the driveline fluids, replace the brake system, new tires and exhaust then drive it the way it is. It'll probably need new wiring at some point in the near future.

It's red and pretty solid. I'll snap a few pictures this weekend so you can see.

Thanks for your help fella's!!!!

06-25-2011, 11:29 AM	#1
Tommy Gun Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cleveland Posts: 80	Starting a 1956 Ford pickup Hello, My dad has a 1956 Ford pickup in original condition. It hasn't ran in probably 20 years. It's a straight 6. We were going to try and start it and see if she'll run. Here's the game plan: Change oil, new plugs and wires, rebuild or clean the carb, clean the gas tank and lines...then freash gas, hand crank the motor prior to starting and a new battery. My questio is are there any other tricks to starting an engine for the first time in 20 years? I tried a search, but couldn't come up with anything. I don't think it's stuck. My dad thinks the truck is 12 volt......which most were starting in 1956 right? Thanks for your help! The plan is to get it running, change all the driveline fluids, replace the brake system, new tires and exhaust then drive it the way it is. It'll probably need new wiring at some point in the near future. It's red and pretty solid. I'll snap a few pictures this weekend so you can see. Thanks for your help fella's!!!!