Old engine, what do I do before I try and start it?, markb thinks this car is a keeper |
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Old engine, what do I do before I try and start it?, markb thinks this car is a keeper |
hwgunner |
May 9 2007, 06:02 PM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
OK, just got this new parts car and was lucky enough to have markb go down with me to pick it up. When we got there he starts looking at the car and starts talking about how to save the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) I, of course, am wondering if I should start with the 10mm or the 13mm this time seeing that I started with a 17mm last time. So I have decided to follow marks lead and try and get the motor running and would like to know what I should do before jumping the red and yellow on the starter. I checked the oil and it is dry, no oil. I know I should put some oil in but markb also suggested mystery oil in the spark plug holes. Now I am not even sure the motor will turn over so any other precautions before trying to turn the motor over. What is the best way to turn the motor over?? One rear wheel on the ground and turn the other forward?? Sorry if this sounds stupid but I am really good with lefty loosy and not so good with righty tighty. Here is a pic of the car if you have not seen it yet.
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skline |
May 9 2007, 06:47 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
A/C car with white interior, stock 4 lug, 75/76 car, if it is a 76 it would be a parts car for sure, a 75 I might try to make it a runner.
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bigkensteele |
May 9 2007, 11:09 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
A/C car with white interior, stock 4 lug, 75/76 car, if it is a 76 it would be a parts car for sure, a 75 I might try to make it a runner. Curious, why save a '75 and part a '76? Seems to me that a '76 would be more valuable as the last year. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
hwgunner |
May 9 2007, 11:12 PM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
A/C car with white interior, stock 4 lug, 75/76 car, if it is a 76 it would be a parts car for sure, a 75 I might try to make it a runner. Curious, why save a '75 and part a '76? Seems to me that a '76 would be more valuable as the last year. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Because we are in Cali and in Cali you have to smog a 76 but not a 75. Smog sucks. I have seen and bought 76 914's here that were good but for not passing smog and they were worth way more in parts than what I paid for them. |
bigkensteele |
May 9 2007, 11:28 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
A/C car with white interior, stock 4 lug, 75/76 car, if it is a 76 it would be a parts car for sure, a 75 I might try to make it a runner. Curious, why save a '75 and part a '76? Seems to me that a '76 would be more valuable as the last year. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Because we are in Cali and in Cali you have to smog a 76 but not a 75. Smog sucks. I have seen and bought 76 914's here that were good but for not passing smog and they were worth way more in parts than what I paid for them. Ahh... Is that not a rolling date - in other words, would it be 76 and prior are smog exempt in 2008? No offense, but I am glad that I don't have to live with CA politics and the moronic mandates that they apply to anyone who buys or sells a car, new or used. Then again, you do have some sweet roads out there, and little rust... |
hwgunner |
May 9 2007, 11:40 PM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
A/C car with white interior, stock 4 lug, 75/76 car, if it is a 76 it would be a parts car for sure, a 75 I might try to make it a runner. Curious, why save a '75 and part a '76? Seems to me that a '76 would be more valuable as the last year. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Because we are in Cali and in Cali you have to smog a 76 but not a 75. Smog sucks. I have seen and bought 76 914's here that were good but for not passing smog and they were worth way more in parts than what I paid for them. Ahh... Is that not a rolling date - in other words, would it be 76 and prior are smog exempt in 2008? No offense, but I am glad that I don't have to live with CA politics and the moronic mandates that they apply to anyone who buys or sells a car, new or used. Then again, you do have some sweet roads out there, and little rust... It used to be a rolling date but that ended several years ago. It has not changed since 2000 I think. Does not look like it will change any time soon either. |
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