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64 Corvette Restoration
Just started a restoration of a 1964 Corvette Roadster. First thing is to
see if we can get the motor running after about 10 years of sitting. Fortunetly the car was stored inside a warehouse so there was no sun damage. I will try to keep the page updated. http://www.specializedpump.com/SP-Corvette-64.htm |
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64 Corvette Restoration
"krullik" > wrote in message
.. . > Just started a restoration of a 1964 Corvette Roadster. > First thing is to see if we can get the motor running > after about 10 years of sitting. Fortunetly the car was > stored inside a warehouse so there was no sun damage. > I will try to keep the page updated. > http://www.specializedpump.com/SP-Corvette-64.htm looks like ya have a good project.. g'luck -- 'Key ===== |
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64 Corvette Restoration
krullik wrote:
> Just started a restoration of a 1964 Corvette Roadster. First thing is to > see if we can get the motor running after about 10 years of sitting. > Fortunetly the car was stored inside a warehouse so there was no sun damage. > I will try to keep the page updated. > http://www.specializedpump.com/SP-Corvette-64.htm > > Betcha it starts up fine once you do the things you mentioned on your website. You might also consider: 1. rebuild the carb 2. disconnect the fuel lines from the tank, carb, and fuel pump; fill the fuel lines with brake cleaner (use hoses to raise the level of the lines at each end, pour cleaner into one hose) and let sit a day or so, then flush them with an air hose 3. replace the spark plugs, rotor, and distributor cap 4. change the oil/filter and use an oil pump primer tool to flow oil through the engine before trying to start it |
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64 Corvette Restoration
I fired one up about a year ago that had been sitting for 13 years. I
cleaned the gas tank, replaced the tank screen (it fell apart), and checked the oil. Oil level was about 2 quarts high and smelled like gas, so I assumed the pump went bad and replaced it. I pulled the carb and rebuilt it. Good thing, it was full of crud from having the gas dry out and the carb begin to rot. I squirted an oil and gas mixture down the intake and rotated the engine by hand to get the mixture in the cylinders. With a fresh carb, fresh fuel pump, fresh gas, and a fresh battery, I fired it up. It hit a few times, stopped, and hit again. About the third time, it fired and ran. I kept the engine running for a few minutes about 1500-2000 rpm to ensure oil pressure was up and going everywhere. After than, I let it idle and checked for leaks and such. None. I imagine if you haven't already, you will find these same basic things and it will run just fine after that. Good luck. "krullik" > wrote in message .. . > Just started a restoration of a 1964 Corvette Roadster. First thing is to > see if we can get the motor running after about 10 years of sitting. > Fortunetly the car was stored inside a warehouse so there was no sun damage. > I will try to keep the page updated. > http://www.specializedpump.com/SP-Corvette-64.htm > > |
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64 Corvette Restoration
You may want to remove the distributer and use a drill to pump up the oil
pressure. That way everything is lubed up before firing. The same as if it was a new engine. In Missouri wrote: > I fired one up about a year ago that had been sitting for 13 years. I > cleaned the gas tank, replaced the tank screen (it fell apart), and > checked > the oil. Oil level was about 2 quarts high and smelled like gas, so I > assumed the pump went bad and replaced it. > > I pulled the carb and rebuilt it. Good thing, it was full of crud from > having the gas dry out and the carb begin to rot. > > I squirted an oil and gas mixture down the intake and rotated the engine > by hand to get the mixture in the cylinders. > > With a fresh carb, fresh fuel pump, fresh gas, and a fresh battery, I > fired > it up. It hit a few times, stopped, and hit again. About the third time, > it fired and ran. I kept the engine running for a few minutes about > 1500-2000 rpm to ensure oil pressure was up and going everywhere. After > than, I let it idle and checked for leaks and such. None. > > I imagine if you haven't already, you will find these same basic things > and it will run just fine after that. > > Good luck. > > > "krullik" > wrote in message > .. . >> Just started a restoration of a 1964 Corvette Roadster. First thing is to >> see if we can get the motor running after about 10 years of sitting. >> Fortunetly the car was stored inside a warehouse so there was no sun > damage. >> I will try to keep the page updated. >> http://www.specializedpump.com/SP-Corvette-64.htm >> >> -- Eugene Blanchard Visit my website Hot Rod Kustoms at http://www.cadvision.com/blanchas |
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