hasn't started N 15yrs, any help |
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hasn't started N 15yrs, any help |
BatAc |
Jan 26 2007, 05:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 120 Joined: 9-July 04 From: seattle Member No.: 2,329 |
OK.........73 that hasn't started in 15 years........already drained the gas 'n' put in new high octane gas with some seafoam..................I was thinking of adding some seafoam into the oil just to possible unstick maybe something that the oil comes into contact inside the engine...........is this a bad concept...........you never know where rust might lurk ('specially on a 914)..............any other suggestions to help me kick this thing over and bring it to life would be deeply appreciated.............THANKS
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GWN7 |
Jan 26 2007, 06:43 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
OK.........73 that hasn't started in 15 years........already drained the gas 'n' put in new high octane gas with some seafoam..................I was thinking of adding some seafoam into the oil just to possible unstick maybe something that the oil comes into contact inside the engine...........is this a bad concept...........you never know where rust might lurk ('specially on a 914)..............any other suggestions to help me kick this thing over and bring it to life would be deeply appreciated.............THANKS Pull the plugs and squirt some penetrating oil down the holes and let it sit for a few days......then try and turn the engine over by hand. Never heard of Seafoam........but it looks like it's (from their MSD info) Pale Oil 40-60%, Naptha 20-35% & IPA 10-20% |
Pat Garvey |
Jan 26 2007, 08:50 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
OK.........73 that hasn't started in 15 years........already drained the gas 'n' put in new high octane gas with some seafoam..................I was thinking of adding some seafoam into the oil just to possible unstick maybe something that the oil comes into contact inside the engine...........is this a bad concept...........you never know where rust might lurk ('specially on a 914)..............any other suggestions to help me kick this thing over and bring it to life would be deeply appreciated.............THANKS Pull the plugs and squirt some penetrating oil down the holes and let it sit for a few days......then try and turn the engine over by hand. Never heard of Seafoam........but it looks like it's (from their MSD info) Pale Oil 40-60%, Naptha 20-35% & IPA 10-20% The key here is to crank it by hand a few times after it's been sitting w/penetrating oil - disconnect the battery when you're doing this! Then... connect a fresh battery & try it. Man, it's going to stink! And...make lots of smoke - LOTS! After 15 years, ther'es going to be a lot of crap that blows out when it does start, including solid from the exhaust. Don't do this in the garage, or the better half will ream you big time. |
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