Re: 359 Straight Eight Engine

Posted by Gary Marshall On 2010/12/23 12:16:49

Such Great Tips from you guys. You can't beat expeirence. You guys are just great.
From what I understand, the last time the car was running around on a daily routine was in the 1970's. Since then been in storage. All I know is lights and lights on dash work, engine did not turn over. Engine filled with oil and Since this, been In dry storage for a few years.

Great tip about the Gas, I would never have known that. What is the correct process in cleaning Gas Tank?

With regards to the Radiator, Perhaps there is a special liquid to flush it out? Should I just drain out water, and check if water clean or rusty brown( which I guess will be the case), cover engine with cloth, put water hose down Radiator top, keep running water until it runs out clean at bottom. Check condition of Radiator Hose, and replace if need be. Does that sound about right? Of course when engine does run, I can check for leaks. Should I flush with just normal tap water or some special cleaning liquid?

The Engine oil , what stroke oil is best on these old engines? After all tests just hope it starts and Engine not seized. Does seized just mean rusted up or engine dirty inside?