Question before cranking

[Tim]

Kyle and I got the engine in my '88L mostly hooked up today, and we hope to try and crank it tomorrow to see if it fires or not.

Before I do that, I want to make sure there are no problems.

This engine sat outside all winter, and snow and rain got all over the engine and into the carb.

We poured SeaFoam down the carb and into the cylinders, to give it a good cleaning.

I'm worried that the carb may have been damaged from its exposure to the outdoors, even though everything looks and works fine. Do you think it will be ok, or should I do more before trying to start the engine?

Also, would the SeaFoam take care of any rust that may have formed in the cylinders, or should I add some oil as well?


Regards,

Tim

[warlocke]

add some marvel mystery oil just to be safe but thats just me

[WmWatt]

Much the same can happen to farm tractors. Over on rec.autos.tech there was a thread on it a few years ago. Seems farmers took out the spark plugs and put in a bit of diesel fuel. Your Seafoam treatment should be equivalent.

[packrat427]

Tim , if you are thinking that there is that much rust build up , After you have sprayed oil or Seafoam in there , I would turn the motor over by hand several revolutions .

Gently break the rust loose , not to let the force of the motor or starter clean it off , and cause another problem .

[Tim]

Thanks for the advice. I cranked the engine and it turned over freely. I also did a compression test - 80 psi on all cylinders!

I just wish it would start. It coughs, pops, splutters, and things blow out of the carb but it won't run.

Any ideas?


Tim

[elcamino1]

Sounds like your timing is off.

[Tim]

Sounds like your timing is off.

Ignition or valve?

[elcamino1]

Ignition.

[Tim]

Cool. I'll try that and see what happens.


Tim