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mudslinger960 Jan 21, 2015 01:28 PM

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Little blow by happening I guess lol. Plus a mouse nest didn't help

Knucklebuster Jan 21, 2015 01:59 PM


Originally Posted by bigbadon (Post 2964397)
WARNING: Turn engine by hand before you attempt to start it. Use a 3/4 inch socket on crank pulley and turn engine clockwise for at least 2 revolutions. Failure to do this MAY result in a broken valve train!

Also, remove plugs and squirt a little WD-40 in each plug hole.Then hand turn the motor with Bigbadon's setup. Inspect plug for each cylinder to see if it was running right before the last shut down. Replace old plugs with brand new AC Coppertops.

mudslinger960 Jan 21, 2015 02:22 PM


Originally Posted by Knucklebuster (Post 3017551)
Also, remove plugs and squirt a little WD-40 in each plug hole.Then hand turn the motor with Bigbadon's setup. Inspect plug for each cylinder to see if it was running right before the last shut down. Replace old plugs with brand new AC Coppertops.


Oh she's all operational now, another day or 2 and it'll be on the road. Runs like a top, these engines amaze me, idk why I haven't owned one sooner

Hotroddinlogan May 5, 2021 05:58 PM


Originally Posted by Knucklebuster (Post 3017551)
Also, remove plugs and squirt a little WD-40 in each plug hole.Then hand turn the motor with Bigbadon's setup. Inspect plug for each cylinder to see if it was running right before the last shut down. Replace old plugs with brand new AC Coppertops.

You could also use fogging oil


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