Posted by MoparNorm on Saturday, November 06, 2004 at 9:27PM :
In Reply to: Hasn't Run in 3 Years posted by Andy on Saturday, November 06, 2004 at 7:06PM :
NOT kerosene! Remove the spark plugs and use ATF. Drain your engine oil and replace it with ATF also. HAND crank to ensure that it is free, then crank with the starter, with the coil wire removed to keep current from the removed spark plugs, and pump out the ATF in the cylinder tops. Replace the plugs and run for 2 minutes tops, Drain the ATF from the crank case. Insert a 50/50 mix of 30wt oil and ATF and run until engine temps reach operating temperature, approx. 5-7 minutes. Then drain again (you'll be able to tell from the drained oil if there is rust or other contaminents in the crankcase). If it looks good insert your engine oil change the filter, if so equiped, and you should be set.
MN