Starting a 10 year stored engine

Posted by vamman1 On 2008/7/10 10:08:46

Hello everyone. Just acquired a 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe. Currently restoring a '67 GTO convertible but I could not pass up this beauty.

My question is this car had been barn stored for about 10 years. I am anxious to try and fire her up but concerned about what 10 years of being idle has done internally. The car worked fine I know for sure when they parked it.

Should I be concerned and try turning her over? The engine is not seized as we turned it over manually.

1954 Clipper Deluxe Sedan : 327 I8???

Thanks