Best way to start an engine that sat for twenty years
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Been a long time since I owned an Olds (Rallye 350), but there should be a drain on each side of the block above the oilpan rails.
One of the Olds guys will know better where/how many there are
One of the Olds guys will know better where/how many there are
Well here's the update:
-dropped tank and drained all fuel
-flushed cooling system
-replaced brake lines, calipers, and wheel cylinders
-lubed and rotated short block
-replaced tyranny fluid
-replaced leaky fuel pump and filters
-new tires, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and LOTS of elbow grease
I reminded my twelve-year-old that if this is truly his car, then he had to do the bulk of the work. Of course I helped with the tough stuff, but he did most of the work himself, which makes him even more proud of each step. Made to his first car show with it in September.
-video of it starting for the very first time
-dropped tank and drained all fuel
-flushed cooling system
-replaced brake lines, calipers, and wheel cylinders
-lubed and rotated short block
-replaced tyranny fluid
-replaced leaky fuel pump and filters
-new tires, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and LOTS of elbow grease
I reminded my twelve-year-old that if this is truly his car, then he had to do the bulk of the work. Of course I helped with the tough stuff, but he did most of the work himself, which makes him even more proud of each step. Made to his first car show with it in September.
Great car grab, and the fact you're getting your son/family involved is even better. He'll be an expert but all his friends will likely never ever know since they won't have a clue what a Cutlass is. He'll find he'll have to do a history lesson quite often when someone asks- "What kind of car is that?"
Nice ride!
Nice ride!
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