Mercury

I have a 1977 Olds 98 V-8, hasen't been started in like 2 years. What should the process be to get her movin again?

CLpower

gas her up and turn the key and see what happens

GreenMonster

Yep, 2 years isn't that bad.

Charge the battery, gas her up, and see what happens.

After it fires up, make sure to change the oil right away.

Vlad B.

iTrader: (1)

I personally would not attempt to crank it. I would disassemble the block, inspect and hand lubricate the pistons, crank and camshaft/valve train.

At the very least - hand turn the crank to make sure the motor is not siezed.

Just my opinion.

-Vlad

kevin79925

drag her to the drag strip fire her up and see what she runs in the 1/4 mile

kansaiwalker1

fire her up and go race a few CLs, that will do the trick..

spdy0001

Pretty much anyway you have to turn the motor over with out it getting spark is ok. After 2 years the top end of your engine is dry as a bone, so you need to get some oil up in there before you start the motor

Jens H.

Tow truck would get it done nicely I'd say LOLOLOLOL just kidding .
Jens

Chemmech

If you just start it up, you'll probably spin a main bearing. Vlad B has good advice .

ChadT

Put some oil down the sprk plug holes and turn the engine over without the plugs in it. Kind of anal for a '77 olds unless it's special but it will make a nice cloud when you start it!! Should lube the rings a bit too. If it's rusty in there you may want to use auto trans fluid or some Marvels Mystery oil. Run it for a bit and change the oil before you drive it.