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1st start of engine in 3 years

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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 06:26 AM
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Will do. Thanks guys...starting to get excited but its a long road ahead.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Adobedude
Priming the motor in these things is a PIA, I'd pull the fuel pump relay, or coil wire and let it spin to lubricate the motor and build oil pressure.
Remove spark plugs too. Make it easier on the starting motor.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by charlie1935
Remove spark plugs too. Make it easier on the starting motor.

Or at least spinning the motor....


But good idea.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 02:27 PM
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Never let one of these trucks sit without gas in the tank because i did for 4.5 yrs and when it wouldn't start i dropped the tank and the pump had a inch of rust on it ! Replaced the pump with a good used one and it fired right up !
 
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 05:07 AM
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I rescued one that had been sitting for 5 yrs. out in a corn field and the only damage done just firing it right up was a couple push rods.

 
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