:+ :7 do you think me and my dad can get my 283 engine going , after it has sit for i dont know how many years}> :7
thats a beutiful truck man. Mine is a bucket compared to that right now. I only have a 230-250 max in my beast i think. Havent cracked her open to check yet. My truck is no where near that clean. Attachments: https://talk.classicparts.com/images/attachments/44515a3b0594ccd5.htmlhttps://talk.classicparts.com/images/attachments/44515a490aacb002.jpghttps://talk.classicparts.com/images/attachments/44515a570984b579.jpg
First you want to remove the spark plugs. Spay a little PB Blaster down the cylinder and reinstall the plugs. Next remove the carb and clean out any junk that might be in there. When the gas dries up it leaves varnish and dust. Since the gas tank is not set up you can simply use a gas can. Take a hose from the pump to the can. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE LIKE THIS. Re install the carb and hook up the fuel line. More than likely the battery is no good so go ahead and replace it. Change oil and antifreeze. Next put a breaker bar on the harmonic balancer bolt and try to turn the motor. Your motor might not have a bolt on the harmonic balancer. In that case just remove the pulley and reinstall the bolts. Use a prybar to turn the motor. After that it should be ready to start up. You might have to pour a little gas down the carb while you are starting it for the first time. Good Luck
Matt 1965 is my Son & Dad (283 man) will be there for him every step of the way,thanks Drabo. Matt turns 16 this summer makes me fell so old:'( they grow up fast. I am so proud my Son Matt is following in my footsteps on the trucks you can call trucks 1960 to 1966.We will get Matts truck running;-) Drabo what does your truck look like? What size of motor does your truck have?
