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Lawson Cox · 05-23-2023, 02:32 PM

It has been maybe 3-4 years since I started the engine in my 35peecup. 39 flathead engine. I need a good safe step by step procedure to follow. Remember, I'm 92 and don't have any useful help. My go to guys have all gone to Heaven and are probably discussing among themselves whether Old Lawson made it. My memory can use some help as well, so essentials only please. I know, check hot battery, all fluids, turn over by hand a few times to make sure it isn't stuck. Spray all cylinders with MMO. All connections bright and shiny, hot wire to coil, spark at plugs. What if anything am I missing? I don't like to use starter fluid unless totally necessary as it washes oil off of the cylinder walls. Thanks for the help guys and gals. Lawson

05-23-2023, 02:32 PM	#1
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Need procedure to follow for start up after 3-4 yr.nap It has been maybe 3-4 years since I started the engine in my 35peecup. 39 flathead engine. I need a good safe step by step procedure to follow. Remember, I'm 92 and don't have any useful help. My go to guys have all gone to Heaven and are probably discussing among themselves whether Old Lawson made it. My memory can use some help as well, so essentials only please. I know, check hot battery, all fluids, turn over by hand a few times to make sure it isn't stuck. Spray all cylinders with MMO. All connections bright and shiny, hot wire to coil, spark at plugs. What if anything am I missing? I don't like to use starter fluid unless totally necessary as it washes oil off of the cylinder walls. Thanks for the help guys and gals. Lawson __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".