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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 01:28 PM
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Little blow by happening I guess lol. Plus a mouse nest didn't help
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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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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.
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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Knucklebuster
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
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Old May 5, 2021 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Knucklebuster
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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