pathybuilder Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 So my Pathy has been sitting for 2 1/2 years while I've undertook a series of small jobs on it. I just finished hooking up new fuel lines as the old were in poor shape. I'm hoping to start the engine tomorrow for the first time since taking it off the road. Is there anything in particular I need to pay attention to as it hasn't been started in such a long time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Maybe roll it over a few times with the fuel pump fuse out to circulate the oil a little? I see people bringing out classic cars out doing that around here. No idea if it does anything though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Just check the fluids. I recently resurrected an old Jeep that was sitting for four years. I did an oil change and flushed the radiator before firing her up. Oh, the fuel went bad (varnished) over that time so I removed the fuel lines and replaced the tank. I didn't know that gas actually only has a shelf life of thirty days. Really? Thirty days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Put a tsp or so of ATF in the cylinders before cranking it with the fuel pump fuse removed so the rings aren't bone dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebelord Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) If you're worried about bad gas. Can disconnect the fuel return line and run it into a large bucket. Turn key to engage fuel pump but dont start and let it push the old gas out into the bucket/container. Edited November 3, 2013 by Rebelord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 As long as the gas didn't get water in it, its fine...gas doesn't go bad...mine sat with a full tank for almost 3 years and after the engine swap it drove fine with no additives or anything...check the intake for rodent nests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Maybe roll it over a few times with the fuel pump fuse out to circulate the oil a little? I see people bringing out classic cars out doing that around here. No idea if it does anything though. A better choice would be to manually prime the oil pump IMO. That way you're not cranking with no oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Without tearing the entire front of the motor down, dropping the front diff, and removing the oil pan there is no way to manually prime the pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Path_68CJ Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Without tearing the entire front of the motor down, dropping the front diff, and removing the oil pan there is no way to manually prime the pump. What a terrible design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mluczaj22 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 i dont think so at all with the design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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