Re: Broke down.

Posted by 55PackardGuy On 2008/10/6 23:44:35

mikec,

Good job. But ONLY 1/3 inch? That ain't so bad. I've heard of cases of an inch or more congealed glop down there. How about metal? Sounds like you didn't find much or any... which is very good.

As long as you're cleaning it up, one thing you could do before you change oil is to drizzle some MM into the carb throat while it's running (just idling) until it "chokes" out. Then let it sit overnight. Next day, start it, give it some gas and watch the clouds of fun stuff come out the tail pipe(s). After that you'll definitely need an oil change.

Might be good to tell your neighbors when you plan to start it, and tell them that it's just a one-time thing-- until your next old car needs an engine enema.