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Michael Echemann
Guest
I've decided to get my 67 (or 68 as the vin id is not stamped) out of storage to
see about using it some this year. I've started a few Amphicar engines after
they've sat for awhile but this ones sat for quite a long time. When I first
bought the car the crank didn't want to move on the first try but a little
harder tug on the fan blade and belt got it turning so I think it's fine.
I'll rebuild the carb (and pray I don't have my usual gas line leaks afterwards)
and change the original fluids, plugs and points etc but does anyone have
suggestions on any other precautions. Possibly a bit of oil in the cylinders?
etc. This guy bought the car new in 1970 from the dealer in PA. with 350 test
driven miles and let it set. He tried it once in 1972 in the water and parked
it again with 388 miles. He told me it hasn't been started since. It needs all
the usual maintenance stuff like rubber parts and brake cleaning. Since I'm not
the best at engines if anyone has any suggestions I'll take the advise.
Thanks
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see about using it some this year. I've started a few Amphicar engines after
they've sat for awhile but this ones sat for quite a long time. When I first
bought the car the crank didn't want to move on the first try but a little
harder tug on the fan blade and belt got it turning so I think it's fine.
I'll rebuild the carb (and pray I don't have my usual gas line leaks afterwards)
and change the original fluids, plugs and points etc but does anyone have
suggestions on any other precautions. Possibly a bit of oil in the cylinders?
etc. This guy bought the car new in 1970 from the dealer in PA. with 350 test
driven miles and let it set. He tried it once in 1972 in the water and parked
it again with 388 miles. He told me it hasn't been started since. It needs all
the usual maintenance stuff like rubber parts and brake cleaning. Since I'm not
the best at engines if anyone has any suggestions I'll take the advise.
Thanks
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