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Old 07-28-2006, 02:00 PM
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I've heard that the best thing to put in an engine that has been setting for awhile is Marvel Mystery oil. It should loosen up the rings and other parts if you squirt a bit into each spark plug hole and let it set awhile before starting.

Other than that, I think you are on the right track.
You might also want to check the tranny and rear differential to see if they drew moisture during the time it was setting. Check the brakes to see that the pads haven't rusted to the rotors/drums and oil all the moving parts like the pedal pivot points, steering moving parts, grease the ball joints, etc.....

Obviously, when you get it home you'll want to do all the other maintenance such as grease the front bearings, check the rear bearings, make sure the chrome exhaust bearings are tight, etc......
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