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WHN · 09-17-2017, 01:49 PM

Just to be sure it would not hurt to change distributor cap, body, and coil wire.

Years ago I had a car that had been sitting for over 35 years. Added MMO to each cylinder and new gas. New oil with STP, 20-50w HD. New plugs, distributor cap, body, and coil wire. Rebuilt carb, added in line fuel filter. New battery and cables. New hoses and fan belt. I knew engine was free by turning with crank.

Engine started on second starter hit. A lot of blue smoke for a few minutes than it just got better and better. Ran great with good compression, no valve noise, plenty of power for years. You just never know, but I believe that everything needs to be right. You need some luck to. Enjoy.

09-17-2017, 01:49 PM	#11
WHN Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 1,977	Re: Resurrection Just to be sure it would not hurt to change distributor cap, body, and coil wire. Years ago I had a car that had been sitting for over 35 years. Added MMO to each cylinder and new gas. New oil with STP, 20-50w HD. New plugs, distributor cap, body, and coil wire. Rebuilt carb, added in line fuel filter. New battery and cables. New hoses and fan belt. I knew engine was free by turning with crank. Engine started on second starter hit. A lot of blue smoke for a few minutes than it just got better and better. Ran great with good compression, no valve noise, plenty of power for years. You just never know, but I believe that everything needs to be right. You need some luck to. Enjoy.