Lockleaf Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 I once left an aluminum valve cover in purple power for like 3 days. When I pulled it out it was covered in about 1/8 inch deep layer of corrosion built up on it. Pitted the crap out of my valve cover. :) whoops. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 If Aluminum is greasy, it works fine, but yes, raw aluminum should be treated quickly. Some aluminum it will turn grey, but I've only seen that a couple times. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Thank you for the tips! I appreciate the help. My plan right night now is to clean it and see exactly what it needs to make it move. On the bright side... The brakes are not seized and it rolls and steers easily. That's a relief. . . 2 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Anyone have any tips before I attempt to start it up? Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Change oil. Pop valve cover and douse valve train with fresh oil. Make sure trans is on neutral. 1 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 It's been sitting since around 1988, from what I gathered... Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Sitting indoors since 1988, but outdoors for about 4-6 years Quote Link to comment
Conner Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Change the oil. Take off the valve cover and pour some oil over the top, then put the cover back on. Then pull all four spark plugs and spray some WD40 into all four spark plug holes. Then insert the crank starter through the grille and see if you can turn the engine. If so, turn it over by hand a few times. If it won't turn add more WD and let it soak over night and then try again to turn the engine. Finding out if the engine is seized is the first step. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Fresh oil and it cranks over and has oil pressure. No spark, though. I have voltage on the - side and the + side with key on, checking with test light. No spark out of coil, though. Pesky screws holding in coil are TIGHT! Going to parts store for a coil soon. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Check this out... If this ain't cool, I don't know what is.... 1 Quote Link to comment
Conner Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 That IS cool. So let me make sure I understand what you've got. You turn the key and the starter cranks the engine but it won't fire up because you don't have spark? Is that right? 2 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Please enjoy... 4 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 That IS cool. So let me make sure I understand what you've got. You turn the key and the starter cranks the engine but it won't fire up because you don't have spark? Is that right? Correct. I found the reason why... I thought It was coil that was bad so I went and bought one (in stock, lol) for $14. Turns out the rotor was loose inside the distributor....... Doh! 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Freaking awesome. Sat for 30 years, fires right up. 2 Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Whoa, shit. 30 yrs. That's a trip to think about..... I'm 24. This thing has been sitting longer than I've been alive!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Paint came out great too 1 Quote Link to comment
bilzbobaggins Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I would run too if I hadn't had a beer in 30 years. Nice score 2 Quote Link to comment
delariva Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 It is looking great! glad you were able to get it. 1 Quote Link to comment
Conner Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Awesome. That's great that it starts and runs. Nice work. 1 Quote Link to comment
dat521gatherer Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Awesome. I wanna come by and see this thing. I want a 320. 1 Quote Link to comment
Eagle_Adam Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 What a truck!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
connerd Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 damn mark that thing is badass 1 Quote Link to comment
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