QuestionI inherited a 1949 Plymouth. The last time it was started was 1997. It ran fine and was just put in the garage and was never started again. I finally had it towed to where I now live and am going crazy trying to decide what the check list should be before the car is started. I love this car and do not want to harm anything. I have a great knowledge of new cars but oil bath systems and 6 volt systems I am lost. Any help I would appreciate it. I am planning to start working on it this weekend. The car is an all original 1949 Plymouth special deluxe. flat head 6 engine.
AnswerFor any engine that has set up, this is a good procedure to follow:
Remove all old gas from tank, lines, and carb
Remove the spark plugs and put transmission in park or neutral
Spray a light oil (WD -40 or Marvel Mystery oil ) into each cylinder where the plugs were removed.
Let stand over night if you have queston about it being seized.
Then with either the starter or a socket on the harmonic balancer bolt, turn the engine over until it spins freely
