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The Packard Institute, Inc. wrote:
Well, we had the 49 flatbedded over our work space
drained the oil (several quarts of clear water drained first?).
I'm looking for new plugs.
The belts and hoses seem OK.
While the old battery still held a couple of volts, we'll need a new 6volt. Can they be found on the cheap?
Next Sunday we'll flush the radiator, gas tank, and oil.
If she holds tight we'll try to crank her up.
Raynard,
Good to see things are coming along with the project. I'll comment on a few matters which I'm sure the more knowledgeable and experienced here will provide greater insights and advice on shortly.
drained the oil (several quarts of clear water drained first?): Sorry, this is a bad sign. Most likely a head gasket problem and should be looked at before you even think about starting her up. Or could be a symptom of a much greater problem.
new plugs: Somebody else can answer this please?
belts and hoses seem OK: After sitting for 25 years best to replace these anyway because they tend to perish.
need a new 6volt battery: There are various threads about this which you can use the search function to find OR maybe somebody else can answer this please?
flush the radiator, gas tank, and oil: All good things to do but each requires different approaches to ensure you get the job done properly. Again there are various threads about these which you can use the search function to find OR maybe somebody else can answer this please?
The reason I don't go into detail is my relative inexperience in these matters but there are others who will guide you along.
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