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Old 07-07-2019, 06:32 AM   #6
Frank Miller
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Default Re: 49 Flathead starting problem

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I have seen where setting motors with dry cylinders failed to start. A little oil in the spark plug hole to seal the rings did the trick. You may have stuck valves as well. A leakdown test will tell you which ones may not be closing.
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