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bigjeffnc · 06-08-2025, 11:24 AM

Hello, I am a new member to this forum. I have a 31 A that I have "inherited" from my wife's dad. He acquired it in mid 70's. It ran at the time he drove it home. He started working on the car but lost interest as he was starting a new business at that time. Fast forward to 2025. I have the car with a lot of parts. I would like to see if the engine will run. I have not tried to turn it by hand yet. What would be the best procedure to do before I do this? I have read to put kerosine, Marvel Mystery, ATF into the oil and cylinders and let sit for a bit before trying to turn engine by hand. Is there a place where I can find a published procedure for this situation? Thanks for your advice and information.

06-08-2025, 11:24 AM	#1
bigjeffnc Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2024 Location: Hendersonville, NC Posts: 2	31 A that has sat for 50 yrs. Hello, I am a new member to this forum. I have a 31 A that I have "inherited" from my wife's dad. He acquired it in mid 70's. It ran at the time he drove it home. He started working on the car but lost interest as he was starting a new business at that time. Fast forward to 2025. I have the car with a lot of parts. I would like to see if the engine will run. I have not tried to turn it by hand yet. What would be the best procedure to do before I do this? I have read to put kerosine, Marvel Mystery, ATF into the oil and cylinders and let sit for a bit before trying to turn engine by hand. Is there a place where I can find a published procedure for this situation? Thanks for your advice and information.