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Johnnyj · 03-13-2013, 06:46 PM

I'm am hoping to start engine in a 47 1/2 ton that I purchased a few month back.
With help of the forum I thing I have a water leak solve where I found a leak from header just above the starter.
I was told bottom of engine was overhauled years ago, but not run since.
They put MMO in engine at that time since owner knew it would be sitting a while.
My plan was to leave the MMO in , remove plugs and see if engine cranks and if I get oil pressure reading. Would it be better to change the MMO to 20/40 and then try to crank? I will also prime the carb.......is there anything else I need to look at first?
I'm new at this, so I'd appreciated any advice.
Many thanks

03-13-2013, 06:46 PM	#1
Johnnyj Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Greenville, sc Posts: 30	Start engine after 20 years sitting I'm am hoping to start engine in a 47 1/2 ton that I purchased a few month back. With help of the forum I thing I have a water leak solve where I found a leak from header just above the starter. I was told bottom of engine was overhauled years ago, but not run since. They put MMO in engine at that time since owner knew it would be sitting a while. My plan was to leave the MMO in , remove plugs and see if engine cranks and if I get oil pressure reading. Would it be better to change the MMO to 20/40 and then try to crank? I will also prime the carb.......is there anything else I need to look at first? I'm new at this, so I'd appreciated any advice. Many thanks