It's a MN heatwave. Going to Wake up the queen

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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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It's a MN heatwave. Going to Wake up the queen

Forecast is for 60's-70's this weekend and ten days looking forward. So I will be starting the 64 Dynamic Saturday. I always cringe when I start her up.... all those dry pistons!!!!! Is there anything I should do or know that could ease her pain: like pouring some Marvel into the carb or a bottle in the oil filler tube. Just don't want to hurt the ole gal...she has less than 100K miles on her.
Any thoughts would be appreciated
Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Pull the coil wire, and crank it 'til the oil light goes out - -
Had a friend who had a switch for that - did it at every start!
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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The ole gal started on the third try. A small coolant fluid leak but stopped after the engine ran for 10 minutes. Wiil put it on a lift and give the bolts a small tighten later this week.
Tried you suggestion....THANKS
Old Mar 10, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Great! Did you go for a ride? It has gotten cold here again and the rain followed...
Old Mar 11, 2012 | 06:02 AM
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Yes I did. The roads were dry and very little sand and debris on the road due to an easy winter.I am amazed at how well a 50 yr old engine comes to life! I put @ 20 miles of local driving on it with 5 miles of interstate miles. In the end any seals that were leaking were dry by the end of the day. Now for the spring projects....replace real window seal and do a carb rebuild...can't wait to feel the POWER. Thanks for the interest.
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