starting procedure

[Koenigturbo]

I need suggestions on how to start an engine after it has been sitting for a couple of years. So far I've drained the coolant and shot some WD 40 in the cylinders. I'm planning to dump a little Marvel mystery oil and Lucus oil product over the cams and in the cylinders. Then I need to hand turn the engine. I'm going to drain the fuel and add Gas treatment and Hi octane fuel. Also, I'll add new oil and filter along with motor flush and after it runs awhile, change the oil and filter with new.

Is there a way to spin the oil pump with an drill motor before starting it?

Please give your thoughts or suggestions.....thanks!!

 

[hvyman]

First see if it cranks by hand. If it does change the oil and crank the motor over until pressure and then start. Couple years isn't that drastic.

 

[plaaya69]

Yes a few years is not too bad but you can pull the EFI fuse out and crank it over for a few seconds at a time a few times.

 

[Koenigturbo]

Thanks both you guys, hvyman and Plaaya, sounds good, I think I'll going to combine both suggestions.

 

[MK3pizzadriver]

I'm sure you already know this, but just to clarify for anyone that might be searching this topic, pull the spark plugs so the motor can spin faster. I turned it over with the key in 10 second intervals (supposed to be bad for the starter to run it very long). Took about three times til I got oil pressure on the gauge.

Then put the EFI fuse back in and run the fuel pump manually by bridging Fp and +B at the diagnostics port. Circulate all that stagnant fuel/crud and smell for leaks. Might wanna add some fresh fuel to the tank first (not you, people searching this topic).
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?S=FI&P=71

 

[Koenigturbo]

Helpful indeed Thank you! great to know!

 

[yhatzee89]

my old 7mge sat for three years, replaced the battery and she started right up. Only turned over twice before it fired up

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