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| EJP914 |
 Nov 17 2020, 04:09 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Monroeville, PA Member No.: 821  |
Hi,
I am looking at a pretty rust free '73 with a 1.7 engine. Car has been sitting for about 4-5 years without starting it. I don't suppose the engine is seized up from all that time sitting, but any suggestions on how to turn it over by hand to see if it still moves? Read somewhere to put the car in 5th gear and attempt to push it forward. Would that work or is there a better way? Thanks for the help. Ed |
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| EJP914 |
Nov 20 2020, 09:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Monroeville, PA Member No.: 821 |
Many thanks for the replies.
Assuming engine rolls over by hand. Now to start it. I am reluctant to just pour new gas in the tank and turn the key. Given the car has the original FI system on it, how can I get gas to the injectors under pressure from the fuel pump OR can I just attach a can of gas to the fuel line past the fuel pump? Also, what is best way to get some oil into the cylinders. I assume you need or want a uniform coating around the cyl walls before you crank it over? Could I spray WD40 or similar in there. Getting the engine started may the make or break on buying the car. Otherwise it looks pretty rust free. Ed |
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EJP914 Engine turnover Nov 17 2020, 04:09 PM
Cairo94507 Hi Ed,
You could also pull the spark plugs, squirt... Nov 17 2020, 04:41 PM Tdskip ^^^^^
Best way to do it.
You could also just try... Nov 17 2020, 04:48 PM EJP914 Guys,
Thanks for the advice. I get removing the p... Nov 17 2020, 09:09 PM Tdskip Yes, that is the right spot but personally I find ... Nov 17 2020, 09:11 PM PlaysWithCars 5th gear and roll it. Definitely the simplest way... Nov 18 2020, 12:46 AM
Gint 5th gear and roll it. Definitely the simplest way... Nov 21 2020, 11:42 AM Cairo94507 Either way will get it done. The wrench on the al... Nov 18 2020, 08:02 AM Superhawk996
Many thanks for the replies.
Assuming engine roll... Nov 20 2020, 10:17 AM bdstone914
Many thanks for the replies.
Assuming engine rol... Nov 20 2020, 12:07 PM Superhawk996 Oh, and I forgot the best part. When it finally f... Nov 20 2020, 05:48 PM EJP914 Thanks for the heads up on the smoke, etc. Car is ... Nov 21 2020, 08:45 AM Superhawk996 Take a look in tank with flashlight.
In my case... Nov 21 2020, 09:03 AM Gint Take a look in tank with flashlight.
In my case... Nov 21 2020, 11:46 AM EJP914 Many thanks for the advice and responses.
I look... Nov 23 2020, 09:04 AM Spoke
Many thanks for the advice and responses.
I loo... Nov 23 2020, 11:36 AM Tdskip While it is possible it seems highly unlikely that... Nov 23 2020, 09:28 AM Cairo94507 Given these cars are 50 years of age.....12K miles... Nov 23 2020, 12:06 PM EJP914 First of all, thanks for bringing my head back to ... Nov 27 2020, 07:36 PM Spoke The picture of the door jamb looks good; very good... Nov 27 2020, 08:24 PM Cairo94507 Hi Ed - I think your offer was good. Just sit and... Nov 28 2020, 07:45 AM GTsilveristheanswer In case you have any interest I have a 1.7l that w... Nov 28 2020, 09:14 PM EJP914 After a little back and forth with seller, I bough... Dec 9 2020, 07:18 PM Cairo94507 Congratulations on your purchase. Very nice looki... Dec 10 2020, 07:31 AM VaccaRabite For $4K you STOLE that car!
Excellent fin... Dec 10 2020, 08:24 AM Arno914 ...the original jackposts are still in place. The ... Dec 10 2020, 08:51 AM EJP914 Many thanks. Unfortunately, I started at $4k ... Dec 10 2020, 01:45 PM Olympic 914 Ed
I'm over in Irwin if you need a hand with ... Dec 10 2020, 02:45 PM EJP914
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I'm over in Irwin if you need a hand with... Dec 11 2020, 04:04 PM |
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