E-62 starting question

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baytech

August 21, 2003, 04:17:13 PM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by baytech
Hello.  I have a 1939 E-62.  It has been kept in a garage but has not been started for 25 years.  It ran when it was parked and the engine is not frozen.  Also the engine is not the original, it was replaced with a 6 cylinder, but I donââ,¬â,,¢t know what make.  It is started with a hand crank.  My questionââ,¬â,,¢s are; will the magneto still be in working order and what steps should I follow to try to start it for the best results and also not to damage the engine?

Blake Malkamaki

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August 21, 2003, 07:02:06 PM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by Blake
First, check for spark. If none, solve that problem first - may be as simple as filing the points. Then check and make sure it has oil and there is water in the radiator. See if the fuel line is clear and if you're getting fuel to the carburetor.

If you are lucky and all looks fine so far, she should start. There is a good chance you may have to mess around and clean out the carburetor, but you may not have to.

Once you run it awhile and get it good and warm, you should probably change the oil.

Good luck.
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baytech

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August 22, 2003, 03:28:09 PM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by baytech
I am kind of new to this... what is the best way to test the magneto?

thecatskinner

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August 23, 2003, 02:44:40 AM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by thecatskinner
The best way to test the spark is to get somebody to hold the end of one of the spark plug wires and give her a good crank---if their eyes light up she's got spark:D:D:D

PS---best not to use your wife for this;);)

OK---being serious now---it is easiest if you have two people.  One to crank and one to hold the end of the spark plug wire about 1/8 from the cap of the plug--or anything grounded and look for a spark to jump across.

baytech

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August 25, 2003, 11:50:51 AM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by baytech
Thanks guys!  I'll give your suggestions a shot.

mike b

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August 27, 2003, 02:48:35 AM Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 12:00:00 AM by mike b
Since it has been sitting for so long I would mix 1/2 oil and 1/2 diesel fuel and fill the engine crank case right up to the vave lifers and fill each cylinder then let it sit overnight to get some juice on those old moving parts. Then drain and hand crank the juice out and fill it up with new oil. I am not a fan of hand cranking unless it starts easy. I would try to pull it with another vehcle or tractor.
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