Starting after 2 years

Gerry · Post by **Gerry** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:57 am

I am in the process of buying an M37 that hasnt been run for 2-3 years. Is there anything special besides the fluids and gas tank I should do before I try to start her up? Should I do anything to the carb?
Thanks,
Gerry

refit1701 · Post by **refit1701** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:11 am

Many guys usually put a squirt or two of Marvel Mystery oil into each cylinder and allow it to soak for a bit. You don't want stuck rings when you try to turn her over.

I'd check the plugs too, and the distributer to make sure the points are ok.

HingsingM37 · Post by **HingsingM37** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:16 am

Ditto on the Marvelos Mysterio Earl. After that I would crank her over with the ignition off to build oil pressure first before attempting to start it.

Rick C · Post by **Rick C** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:41 pm

Gerry, not sure where Cheshire is but I'm in RI about a mile from CT border if you need any help or just want to talk trucks.
Rick

Lifer · Post by **Lifer** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:33 pm

Rick:

According to MapQuest, Cheshire is about 16.5 miles north of New Haven on Connecticut Routes 68 and and 70.

For exact directions, go to www.mapquest.com, click on the "directions" icon, and enter the addresses in the appropriate boxes. It'll give you turn-by-turn directions from your place to Cheshire as well as the distance and estimated travel time.

Rick C · Post by **Rick C** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:04 pm

Thanks lifer......was on Dial-up this afternoon and didn't feel like waiting for mapquest to load. Looks like about 70 miles from me, or in RI talk.....would have to be an overnight trip LOL.
Rick

Lifer · Post by **Lifer** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:38 pm

I know what you mean about dial-up! It royally sucks! When I first got on line, I had been given an old AT&T 386SX computer with an empty socket where the math co-processor would go if it had been so equipped. I installed 14.4 modem in it and got on-line with a dial-up connection through my local phone company. I soon replaced the 14.4 modem with a 33.6 version, but it was still deathly slow. When I scraped up a little extra money, I bought a used 486 computer from my local community college and put a 56K modem in it. I was still on dial-up, but the improvement was noticeable! Then, when my cable TV guys converted to cable optics and offered internet access, I was the first to sign up. Let me tell ya! I'll never go back to dial-up unless it's the only thing available!! I could probably walk from your place to Cheshire in the time it would take to download that National Anthem video via dial-up with a 14.4K modem!

Gerry · Post by **Gerry** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:31 am

Thanks guys for all the info.
Rick, Thanks for the offer. I do have relatives in Rhode island and Stonington Ct. Next time I visit maybe I'll have time for a side trip.I did hook up DMan from this group and he was a great help showing me what to look for. Once I get mine home I am sure I will have a lot of new questions to ask.
Thanks again to all,
Gerry