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Engine turnover, Looking at possible purchase |
EJP914 |
Nov 17 2020, 04:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 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 |
PlaysWithCars |
Nov 18 2020, 12:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 9-November 03 From: Southeast of Seattle Member No.: 1,323 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
5th gear and roll it. Definitely the simplest way.
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Gint |
Nov 21 2020, 11:42 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,066 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
5th gear and roll it. Definitely the simplest way. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Silly simple, no tools required. As long as it will roll of course. I wouldn't let the engine be the decision point. Rust free chassis is way more important as a starting point. Sure an engine can be pricey if you can't do the work yourself but fixing a rusty chassis is an order of magnitude higher IMHO. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with that too. Rust is where you're going to spend your money and/or time. |
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