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I have been rebuilding a 79 cj5 and it hasn't been running for over a year.The previous owner said it did run.what should I do before I attempt to start it for the first time?(I sprayed a small ammount of oil in the cylinders so it wouldn't be dry.
1) Change oil & filter.
2) Remove spark plugs and spray a teaspoon of oil into each cylinder
3) Replace the fuel filter and make sure the gas tank has fresh fuel in it as well as the carburetor. NOT year old stuff.
4) With the plugs still out, crank the engine over to get the oil circulating and fuel to the carburetor.
5) Make sure the radiator is full
6) Reinstall the plugs
7) Start engine and let it idle for a while.
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Kevin Pilotte
Expertise
I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
Experience
I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
Publications
I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.
Education/Credentials
I have a certificate I printed out from a website.
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