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F&J · 11-03-2011, 09:12 AM

If this is an engine that was not running for decades, it probably has stuck rings or has light surface rust on the valves and seats.

I am trying to start a 53 Olds motor in a 40 Ford right now with the same compression, and the same results...not even trying to fire on any cylinder. I've been doing stuff like this for 40+ years, and this is the only one I can't get to go. Most all that I have finally started, the heat/cool cycles will free up the rings and then it will start nice without oil smoke.

I will definately rebuild this motor, but right now, I just need the car to be yard drivable while I do the body work in my only work bay. A running car is better than pushing it out when I need the bay for another job.

I'll try more ideas today, and if it fails, I will tear it down.

11-03-2011, 09:12 AM	#11
F&J Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Connecticut Posts: 20	Re: 38 Ford Low Compression If this is an engine that was not running for decades, it probably has stuck rings or has light surface rust on the valves and seats. I am trying to start a 53 Olds motor in a 40 Ford right now with the same compression, and the same results...not even trying to fire on any cylinder. I've been doing stuff like this for 40+ years, and this is the only one I can't get to go. Most all that I have finally started, the heat/cool cycles will free up the rings and then it will start nice without oil smoke. I will definately rebuild this motor, but right now, I just need the car to be yard drivable while I do the body work in my only work bay. A running car is better than pushing it out when I need the bay for another job. I'll try more ideas today, and if it fails, I will tear it down.