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220 messages, Last post on May 31, 2009 at 5:49 PM
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i rebuilt my engine about 6 years ago and put less than 5000 miles on it, but its just been sitting for five of those six years in my back yard.now i got a little time and money do i need to rebuild the motor again?
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Replying to: debose (Jun 03, 2008 6:45 am) If the engine does turn okay, then get a battery and some fresh spark plugs. Remove the old plugs and spin the engine over until the oil you put in has cleared out. Then put in new spark plugs, then STOP. Now, drain your gas tank, put in a new fuel filter, squirt a little starter ether in the carb, and hold on to your hat as you crank it over. MAKE SURE there is someone with you to work the ignition key while YOU watch the engine for leaks, fire, whatever. Have a fire extinguisher handy. If the engine is jammed tight, you still might be able to save it by adding MORE oil and letting it sit longer, or, worst case, pulling off the cylinder heads and rapping on the pistons with a wooden stake; however there is a chance that you will break the piston rings and you know what that means. Even if the engine frees up, the rust might have damaged the cylinder walls. If the engine runs okay, let it warm up for 15 minutes, then drain the old oil and add new oil and filter and that part is done. Now you have to do tires, brakes, coolant, trans fluid, etc. Big job here but if the car is a nice one, it's worth doing.
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| i have a 1968 mustang im trying to restore where do i start? | |
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restoration on my car,,a 78 culass supreme,is there anyway i can get a original dashboard? if so, from where,,i want a original is this possible?
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Replying to: debose (Jun 03, 2008 3:36 pm) I think Hemmings has some good archive articles on how to plan a restoration on their website at www.hemmings.com. What are your goals for this car? You need a plan, a budget, and you need to line up your suppliers. '68 Mustang should be pretty "easy" as long as you are starting off with a decent car but if you have lots of rust, think twice.
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Replying to: manny73661 (Jun 03, 2008 4:21 pm) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 03, 2008 5:12 pm)
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Replying to: debose (Jun 04, 2008 7:58 am) Mechanical parts are very straightforward. You big expense is going to be bodywork and paint. If you have to farm all that out, I don't think you'll meet your $10K budget, as this is so labor intensive. But if you can do a lot of it yourself, you might be able to build a decent driver. Yeah you can wire brush the rust but then you'll have to treat it chemically to stop it from re-occuring. Aside from paint and bodywork, the interior can get expensive, as can machine work. Brakes and suspension shouldn't be too bad, but here again you're going to have to decide how much you plan to clean up the underside of this car. That's a nasty job. |
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Replying to: debose (Jun 03, 2008 3:36 pm) The Style Steel wheels are worth quite a bit these days, they are an example of what to restore and keep factory stock. Also, it is recommended you join Mustang Club of America. They publish a monthly magazine, but not as extensive as "Mustang Monthly". Take your time, be authentic, & patient. Good Luck 
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 03, 2008 8:46 am) I have to assume that since my motorcycle had an aluminum block with steel sleeves and aluminum forged pistons that the pistons were essentially welded to the bores by corrosion.
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