streetmachine
Well-Known Member
I wasn't sure where to put this thread but, had some questions about the continued revival an old truck. It's a 1979 D150 and the last time I drove it or started it was about six years ago with health and life things that have occurred plus fixing and collecting parts when I'm able to do so. I've seen different information out there and I'm trying to clarify if I should remove the spark plugs and spray Kroil or Marvel Mystery oil down in the cylinders before, I at least use the starter to turn the engine over? The other part I should ask before I even do that, do I get and use a priming tool before I even go the starter method as well?
The other parts I'll add here is the fuel system is not hooked up currently as did some work to the carburetor last year and no fuel has been ran through it yet. The oil in it now was changed in 2021 (Brad Penn never ran yet) but, uses 20w50 because of the type of build that it is. My goal right now is not to run it per say but, use the starter to start turning it over every so often. I want to make sure I'm doing this right since, the engine is a still a fairly fresh rebuild and do want to hurt it. Any information or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
The other parts I'll add here is the fuel system is not hooked up currently as did some work to the carburetor last year and no fuel has been ran through it yet. The oil in it now was changed in 2021 (Brad Penn never ran yet) but, uses 20w50 because of the type of build that it is. My goal right now is not to run it per say but, use the starter to start turning it over every so often. I want to make sure I'm doing this right since, the engine is a still a fairly fresh rebuild and do want to hurt it. Any information or help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
