How to prepare a motor for first start after sitting for many years ( Chevy 350 ) Corvette c3

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    Corvette C3 complete restoration.
    How to prepare a motor for first start.
    How to prepare a motor for first start after sitting for many years.
    Step-by-step process of preparing a motor for a first start after sitting for 20 years, changing the oil, checking things over and preparing everything.
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  • @bornagainsavage9551
    @bornagainsavage9551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    “Cadillac Converter”!! 👏🏾👏🏾🤣🤣

  • @lcastillotx
    @lcastillotx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks...very informative.. 3 daughters/ college later, and now I got time.

  • @chesterferris3858
    @chesterferris3858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad you pulled plugs, glad you lubricated each cylinder, glad you hand cranked, glad you pulled valve covers, and oiled lifters, glad you dead cranked, you did everything just the way I taught you, MECHANIC MASTER, IVONOVICH STANISLOVSKI JAHOOCKNICOUGHSKI CHUCKSTEIN. I AM PROUD of you boy!

    • @bobluthart4681
      @bobluthart4681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why not prime the oil pump?

  • @freedomvan2970
    @freedomvan2970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the exact content I was looking for as I prepare to take ownership of my dad's mint 1970 Mercury that hasn't been touched in 20 years. Hasn't even been turned over not even one time whatsoever. Great video man!!

  • @joshallred3388
    @joshallred3388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am 17 and just bought a 73 f100. This was awesome to watch. Wish me luck folks

  • @charleshoops2307
    @charleshoops2307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Another thing you could do is get an old distributor shaft and put a drill on it to build up oil pressure before you start it.

    • @donjoseph73
      @donjoseph73 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! It’s a lot easier!

  • @Mark-Stingray427
    @Mark-Stingray427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the C3 series! We need more! Thank you.

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching

  • @dw4940
    @dw4940 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best video I’ve seen on the subject! Thank you!

  • @jpippy7
    @jpippy7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply put, you're the best!!

  • @konasan
    @konasan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great! Doing that tomorrow. 1986 c4 hasn't started in 7-8 years. It's a beauty. 50,000 original miles.

  • @davidh.8513
    @davidh.8513 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job explaining and showing what you were doing!
    Thank you!

  • @jeremy8080
    @jeremy8080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videos. Currently working on starting a 78 C3 after 15 years of sitting.

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like you should watch my whole series on the Corvette C3 all the episodes in a row.
      Check out my playlist

  • @130hengineer
    @130hengineer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the content and humor, peace and positive energy coming your way.

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the positivity, glad you are enjoying the episodes

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also if you want to return the favour follow me on Facebook
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  • @johngampel5392
    @johngampel5392 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    your the best brother... thanks for all your videos

  • @bigdana
    @bigdana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great job and very clear; now i can try this on my two 67 mustangs and 66 chevy panel all been sitting for about 4 years; appreciate your time and knowledge

    • @seanweiss3863
      @seanweiss3863 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll buy either mustang if u wanna sell

  • @doca8792
    @doca8792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video.
    Great presentation.
    I’ll follow all your steps for my ‘86 5.0 Mustang that’s been sitting since 2004.
    Thank you.

  • @arc1welds
    @arc1welds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like all the tips...good info. That finish on a Vette sitting for 20 yrs, looks pretty immaculate.

  • @larylhuntington5398
    @larylhuntington5398 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet! Love this Vette.

  • @ronrea5197
    @ronrea5197 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video! I have been storing then starting my C3 Corvette every 6 months as my car never sees winter. The only things I do differently as routine is instead of oil injected in the cylinders, I spray WD40 and I also change the Plugs EVERY year with Champion Platinum gapped to .045. I do exactly what you did with the distributor and it crank engine at least 6 time to create oil pressure without engine firing. For those who never grew up with a real car (lol) the C3 normally requires a full press of the accelerator, hold for 5 sec and release. (This opens the choke) as car is not fuel injected. This is always done for a cold start. When starting cold, after release of the accelerator, turn engine over and pump accelerator twice and turn over till fires.

  • @ratgasgarage
    @ratgasgarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing bro! I got a 41 chevy that hadn't been started for over 20 years too. Love your channel!

  • @patricksheahan7636
    @patricksheahan7636 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job. The motor sounds good too.

  • @donvanotteren1189
    @donvanotteren1189 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am rebuilding an entire 1974 c3 for the first time.....couldn't do it without your youtube videos. Thx

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem good luck and thanks for the awesome comment

  • @jackgibbons8089
    @jackgibbons8089 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    top man, I needed help doing work on my c3 and a picture paints a thousand words, nice easy to learn from videos well done you!!

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, make sure you check out the whole series in a row every episode in a row here’s a link 👉th-cam.com/play/PLYvP8FnXGRLe4ehj5eQwmHgUaNqB1X8ZX.html

  • @BrianDFugate
    @BrianDFugate หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got a fallow from me my man you done a great job

  • @marcinnalepka1530
    @marcinnalepka1530 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job man!!!

  • @jeanabeana8818
    @jeanabeana8818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This gives me hope for my 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE that's been sitting for 4-years. I'm not mechanically inclined, so will likely have it towed to a certified Pontiac mechanic. At least I know what parts to acquire ahead of that! Thanks for sharing your expertise!!

  • @ronstjohn6780
    @ronstjohn6780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations, you did great. Job getting it started. Looking forward to the fuel pump installation video. I need to replace same on my ‘75 Vette

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, next video will be coming out soon

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also I’m on Facebook now too
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  • @cfan5950
    @cfan5950 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had to jump through hoops to be able to subscribe to your channel. As you’ve probably been told you are one of the best instructors online for how to work on an old Corvette. You would get a lot more subscribers if it wasn’t so difficult to subscribe. thanks for all your expertise.

  • @de-soldierman
    @de-soldierman 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yehhhh #5 is a live !. Good work there.

  • @rea8755
    @rea8755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome.

  • @mikehennington492
    @mikehennington492 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude you got the best videos

  • @chevyracerzx6
    @chevyracerzx6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice!

  • @rontompson9048
    @rontompson9048 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @viralvideostrending5782
    @viralvideostrending5782 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    💯🔥🔥 awesome

  • @mveno123
    @mveno123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video.

  • @bmwspeedman
    @bmwspeedman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one! Worth the wait! Great job Tom!

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, next video should be quicker

    • @bmwspeedman
      @bmwspeedman 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ProblemSolverGarage yeah don’t worry about that, but I somehow got addicted to your videos!! 😉 Looks like it is cold where you live.

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure is, I am as north as it gets, nobody lives north of me, just trees all the way to the north pole LOL

    • @bmwspeedman
      @bmwspeedman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ProblemSolverGarage I’m in this little dot in the middle of the Mediterranean named Malta 🇲🇹. It is 13C and it is 1am

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome I am all the way up in Canada, right at the edge of the world

  • @kondziu93a
    @kondziu93a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jak już gada to teraz powoli z górki i kosmetyka. Gratulacje

  • @mariapropst7935
    @mariapropst7935 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video!! Informative and so entertaining!!! Thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Juanjosejaureguijr
    @Juanjosejaureguijr 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wish I watched this before I attempted to start my 68 ford galaxie after sitting for 10 years.

  • @mgarc1960
    @mgarc1960 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, they keep that car very clean for sitting 20 years, Not a single cobwebb.

  • @GRIANMEDIA
    @GRIANMEDIA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang that's so cool.

  • @sondabrown7373
    @sondabrown7373 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job!!! :)

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, and thanks for watching my videos

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      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @robertsims6136
    @robertsims6136 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    NICE VIDEO.

  • @Lil_vara
    @Lil_vara ปีที่แล้ว

    subscribe, this is what im looking for thanks for this content, working on my grandparents 91 camaro this helps alot

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the subscription, good luck with your project

  • @patrickokeefe5713
    @patrickokeefe5713 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you pull both Valve covers? Did you replace the gaskets too? Getting ready to revive my C3, and these videos have been an amazing tutorial. Thank you for the whole series.

  • @cashflow3465
    @cashflow3465 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I am about to start working on my 1969 Chevy C10 shortbed that I parked in a rental property garage 21 years ago. I am going to sell the property and need to decide what to do with my truck. Wish me luck and thanks for the info.

  • @will7its
    @will7its ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should fill the carb thru the bowl vents. I cringe when I see people cranking and cranking an old engine when it will start just fine if you fill the bowls. Use a rich 2 stroke mix too just to lube everything up nice. And pour some down the carb too. 2 stroke mix

  • @johnelliott7375
    @johnelliott7375 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got you I am a mechanic of 38 years.

  • @johnschaefer2238
    @johnschaefer2238 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video I have a 1996 Impala SS that’s been sitting in my garage in NC for 13 years without having been started. Going to use your video as a tutorial. Aside what you’ve done in your videos is there anything else you or your viewers can recommend? Thanks a bunch!

  • @seanpavani8251
    @seanpavani8251 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    could you use duck oil or any general purpose maintenance oil instead of engine oil to prime the cylinders and heads. they say use fog oil but its very expensive and I would probably never use it again.

  • @MeLoNHeAd00
    @MeLoNHeAd00 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Atf works well in the cylinders as well.

  • @guttermastersplus5613
    @guttermastersplus5613 ปีที่แล้ว

    On an older motor like that especially Chevrolet it is best to pull the distributor and turn the oil pump with a oil pump attachment on a drill the lubricate the whole motor that solves your problems

  • @darkleg7355
    @darkleg7355 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My 70 vette has been sitting for about 2 years without starting so I think I need a new fuel pump also, it's not getting any gas.
    Would you bleed the breaks before taking it out for a drive?

  • @woodymiller3895
    @woodymiller3895 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Set the motor on TDC pull the distributor and run the oil pump until you get pressure
    Now you know you have complete lubrication.

  • @chriscatarcio2983
    @chriscatarcio2983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to run the. Oil pump with a drill to circulate the oil before start up. And I use AC PF 35. 1 quart oil filter the long one. Not that fram junk.

  • @IArcticFoxOG
    @IArcticFoxOG 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Going through these steps on an 86 s10 with a 350 small block in it that sat for 20 somtehing years.

    • @IArcticFoxOG
      @IArcticFoxOG 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'll get back to you with the results. Thank you for the video. Thank you for doing it without nasty language in every sentence. Jesus loves you! Have a blessed day!

  • @chriskoprowski1980
    @chriskoprowski1980 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why do you squirt oil into each cylinder instead of using fogging spray?

  • @johnw359
    @johnw359 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you underfill oil to allow for what you are putting on top of cylinders? Just wondering about an overfill on older car causing hydro pressure on conrods

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You definitely don’t want to overfill it or under fill it so you will have to be careful

  • @superman27721
    @superman27721 ปีที่แล้ว

    So not the tranny's fluids.? I have a similar issue with a Chevy 350. Sat for 6 years

  • @MooseLeader1
    @MooseLeader1 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you think about using marvel mystery oil in each cylinder ?

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t know what that is but I’m sure it will be fine

  • @johnelliott7375
    @johnelliott7375 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you add Lead additive to it. Motors from that era had the valves that need that lead.

  • @jafo4u508
    @jafo4u508 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the time machine advance, 😆 new sub! Hilarious! You from the Midwest maybe Chicago?

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the subscription, I’m actually in Canada

    • @jafo4u508
      @jafo4u508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ProblemSolverGarage You sounded like you were from Chicago, I'll be visiting Toronto soon with my wife, I want to see your Mint there. .9999 is my favorite coins to collect from Canada!

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Enjoy Canada it’s a beautiful place

    • @jafo4u508
      @jafo4u508 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ProblemSolverGarage I hope to my brother from across the border.

  • @donjoseph73
    @donjoseph73 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya need label them. Just squint in in one cylinder at a Tim me . I use to do that befit I fired up my 70 challenger and a 68 bird. But I just use the distributor trick to. That’s way to long but to each there own.

    • @moexus
      @moexus 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do I have to spray oil in the cylinder after sitting for 2.5 years ?

  • @selfmade8238
    @selfmade8238 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you change the transmission fluid and filter?

  • @liltiti86
    @liltiti86 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there anything to do to this transmission before cranking

  • @TherealTexasghosthunters
    @TherealTexasghosthunters 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about a timing belt? I have a car sitting just like this. I did everything you posted.

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If the car has been sitting and it has a timing belt not a timing chain then you should replace it also.

  • @catmandotwentytwo
    @catmandotwentytwo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about changing the anti-freeze?

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did all that in a different episode, completely took apart the heater box, changed the heater core, changed the radiator, you should check out the whole series every episode in a row. Thanks for watching

  • @Anthony-ll4nh
    @Anthony-ll4nh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A couple of things. You didn't run the oil pump with a drill. Maybe turning it over with the starter motor was enough? You also had leaks from the carb, and old gas in the lines. Probably should have rebuilt the carb with new gaskets and seals and tried to clean out the lines. But it worked.

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I cleaned All the old gasoline out of the lines and the fuel pump and the gas tank in episode one of the series. My biggest concern was getting oil on the piston rings and moving them by hand. I ordered a carburetter rebuild kit but it was on back order, I am rebuilding the carb this week and making an episode about it, the carburetter is Leaking gas.

    • @gearhead0800
      @gearhead0800 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      oh shut up, this man goes above and beyond to help his viewers. Easy to be that guy that leads from the back seat.

    • @Anthony-ll4nh
      @Anthony-ll4nh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gearhead0800 Look man, if you can't contribute to the conversation and all you can do is troll it, then stay out of it.

  • @douglasmurphy323
    @douglasmurphy323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The distributor should have been pulled out and using a drill and a cut off flat head screwdriver or a description and the oil pump should be turned to build up oil pressure to feed the oil to the crank the lifters and The rocker assembly.

  • @kylet9000
    @kylet9000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yo that filter is tight....

  • @douglasmurphy323
    @douglasmurphy323 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The fram oil filter is no good.

  • @chrisgarcia5037
    @chrisgarcia5037 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cadillac Converter???

  • @rodneynicholson2018
    @rodneynicholson2018 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How to start a fuel injected 5.0 in a 1988 Lincoln town car sitting 18 years.

  • @douglasmurphy323
    @douglasmurphy323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see your glass fuel filter they are no good either notorious for leaking

  • @bush6780
    @bush6780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nissan pulsar?....

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya I still have it, Keeping it for life

    • @bush6780
      @bush6780 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ProblemSolverGarage If you keep it, it's a beautiful car, I have one and it will be in the family forever, it was my father's

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve had mine for 20 years, best car I’ve ever owned, I am keeping it forever

  • @jerrygarvin3119
    @jerrygarvin3119 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cadillac converter?? 😂

  • @YayAkiba
    @YayAkiba 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been working on a '68 that's been off the road for 5 years. Engine out. Way too much bling & horsepower.

  • @bobbysipes7994
    @bobbysipes7994 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are putting a multi-viscosity oil in an engine that hasn't been started since before they even had 5w30 good idea ????

    • @ProblemSolverGarage
      @ProblemSolverGarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah that’s what it calls for in the manual or 10w40 Depends on whether

  • @Loretajean
    @Loretajean ปีที่แล้ว

    You do a lot of talking with your hands, now I’ll finish watching the video

  • @rustynutz4493
    @rustynutz4493 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    all good plan exept penzoil and fram are both shit products

  • @ronmorey1246
    @ronmorey1246 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The problem with trying to speak big and yell in the begging is no one can just watch your video, they have to adjust the sound and hoover near because who knows when you will make them turn the volume down and up again...Just keep the volume about the same throughout. There are programs to help with that