Thread: 1957 235 1st start in 12 years

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If there was any fuel left in the tank, lines, pump or carb, expect it to be jelly and cause you problems.

Spin it over with the plugs out. That'll get the oil flowing. Do it in bursts so the starter doesn't get too hot. It's OK to run it for ten seconds or so with no rad, or you can farmer-fix a hose from the top outlet down to the bottom connection and fill it with water.

So 65 mustang radiator "Farm Fix In". Motor oiled and turning over with starter no plugs. It has no oil pressure, should I expect some on cranking? Gas can in place bypassing the tank. Gas was tarnished but not jelly in line Lucky so far. Friend cant find key, Husband does not know we are doing this but might have to let cat out of bag. Really want opinion on if we should fire before oil pressure on cranking. Let me know.

Spun without the plugs and never got oil pressure so put the plugs back in. Farmer-fix with a 65 mustang radiator. Bypassed the fuel tank with a 5 gallon can. Boy was the owner surprised when she fired up. Got oil pressure and idled. Thanks y'all.