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So I see people ask about this and what all they try to do to get one running again. I figured I would post the steps I take or should I say some of the steps since I am sure to leave out a few.
#1 I check the fluids. If oil level is ok in the engine and hyds
#2 Make sure the engine will turn over but not move it much
#3 ATF treatment and fill the cylinders with ATF and pour as much down the exhaust as I can.
#4 I use a piece of wire from the battery to the coil and watch for a small spark when I touch it to the ignition side of the coil. No spark means point needs some work.
I check the gas tank and if it looks good pour in a little gas with the air cleaner tube off if easy to do that is. I watch for the carb to leak and if so shut the gas off
#5 after a day or so I pull the spark plugs back out and spin the engine over using a 12 volt battery. Yes it makes a mess and you learn not to stand on the plug side of the engine. Made that mistake a couple times LOL.
#6 I hot wire it and see if I can get it to run.
#7 from there I do what I need to do to make it run well. By the way I do not worry about coolant till after I have it running. Yes one can not run it long as in less then 5 minutes with out coolant but it can be done for a short period of time
#1 I check the fluids. If oil level is ok in the engine and hyds
#2 Make sure the engine will turn over but not move it much
#3 ATF treatment and fill the cylinders with ATF and pour as much down the exhaust as I can.
#4 I use a piece of wire from the battery to the coil and watch for a small spark when I touch it to the ignition side of the coil. No spark means point needs some work.
I check the gas tank and if it looks good pour in a little gas with the air cleaner tube off if easy to do that is. I watch for the carb to leak and if so shut the gas off
#5 after a day or so I pull the spark plugs back out and spin the engine over using a 12 volt battery. Yes it makes a mess and you learn not to stand on the plug side of the engine. Made that mistake a couple times LOL.
#6 I hot wire it and see if I can get it to run.
#7 from there I do what I need to do to make it run well. By the way I do not worry about coolant till after I have it running. Yes one can not run it long as in less then 5 minutes with out coolant but it can be done for a short period of time