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Classic/Antique Car Repair/1929 Chev Spark Plugs & 5 years storage

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Expert: - 3/25/2010


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QUESTION: I have never worked on this grain truck with a straight 6 cyl.
Having problems getting the spark plugs out because need very thin wall socket. Want to oil the ring which have been dry for 5 years. Are there any other recomondations for restarting?

ANSWER: What is the make of the truck and/or engine? Let me know and we will go from there.
Brad

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QUESTION: Not sure what size the Chev engine is but is stock.

Sorry a lot of moving happening at same time.

Answer
This engine had very little clearance between the plug and the tin push rod cover on the side of the engine. If it is a 6 cylinder it should be a 215 cubic inch. Do you have a down draft or up draft carburetor? If it is down draft and If you do not get the plugs out slowly pour about 1/4 cup of Marvel Mystery Oil down the carburetor while cranking the engine over without the key on. Let it set overnight and then the next day attempt to start it. If that does not start the engine let me know and we will go from there.
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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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