My 1970 FJ55

[daniel.watters]

So, I finally got the damn spark plugs out. Pain in the ass. They were pretty black at the ends. I poured MMO down the cylinder holes and a little across the head. And I was able to break it free. Too much stuff is in the was for to go more than the one revolution that I achieved. But, the starter is still not spinning the motor. Even hot wired. I'll either try another starter or a starter solenoid.

 

[J Mack]

It clearly says “unleash engine power” on the bottle. Let’s hope they are talking about your engine specifically and we can get a video of you ripping up the road sometime soon!

 

[daniel.watters]

It clearly says “unleash engine power” on the bottle. Let’s hope they are talking about your engine specifically and we can get a video of you ripping up the road sometime soon!

Lol. I’d settle for “allows motor to turn over and run”.

 

[bobm]

Used that in a 78 , 40 that sat for 6 years , fresh gas and charged battery it fired right up

 

[wngrog]

Sat for 12 years

 

[daniel.watters]

Tried some more after dinner. Finally got the starter spinning but not engaging. After myself and my heaviest ratchet released some frustration onto the stubborn starter......

 

[J Mack]

They’re going to need to change the label on the bottle now.



“Best $ I Ever Spent”

Daniel, Al

 

[daniel.watters]

Any thoughts on the black/burned spark plugs...? Some had rusted threads; others didn’t...

 

[daniel.watters]

Just read some articles. Oil fouled......

 

[daniel.watters]

Ordering tune up kit, clutch master and slave, serpentine belt, and valve cover gasket in the am from JT Outfitters. Might get other stuff. Still drafting a list.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Worn piston rings and valve guides are two common problems with oil soaked sparkplugs.

 

[daniel.watters]

First order.

 

[daniel.watters]

I was a little worried about a couple of these items. But, the guy tells me this ‘71 kit is good for my SEP 1970 F motor. Also, I decided to go with the master/slave kit as I’ve had good success with it. Again though, this guy is saying I need the 4sp kit because it has a longer braided line that will reach the opposite side where the slave resides.

 

[onemanarmy]

I'd get it running, make sure it has good compression, isn't smoking, and isn't leaking abnormally anywhere before I spent money on gaskets and clutch parts. That drivetrain might be toast.

 

[RUSH55]

C’mon Marvel Mystery Oil

 

[RUSH55]

Maybe you can break out the manual crank handle and give us a good show!

(Clean thoughts people... clean thoughts)

 

[scrapdaddy]

I think you'd need some of J Mack's whiskey in a can for that.

 

[daniel.watters]

After a few evenings and multiple texts to JP and Mike McInnis....

 

[daniel.watters]

I’m so stoked that the old gal came back to life after being in the woods for over a decade. However, she’s got a long way to go... I am a little worried about that abrupt stop at the end of the video. Guess I’ll clean the gas tank and change oil, fuel filter, flush/add coolant.... Want to take it slow and give this engine its best chance.

 

[wngrog]

Awesome