getting 1988 bounder 31k up and running
I recently bought a house from my aunt and it came with an RV. I took trips in this thing as a kid and the interior is perfect. The problem is it hasn't been started in 10 years. Prior to that my gran...
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An old method we used to use on an engine, was to remove the distributor, and attach a long shaft with a flat ground on the one end, (much like a flat blade screwdriver), to a drill.
The end with the flat ground on it, goes down the distributor hole and engages with the oil pump. Crank away with the drill, and you will have oil everywhere except the cylinder walls. (you can use the method above for them)
After you have oil everywhere, you can put the distributor back in, and crank away, knowing everything is lubed.
You can mark the distributor before pulling, so you can get it back close enough to start the engine, and then set the timing after it is running.
Yes, it's extra work, but does provide an additional level of protection with lubrication.
The end with the flat ground on it, goes down the distributor hole and engages with the oil pump. Crank away with the drill, and you will have oil everywhere except the cylinder walls. (you can use the method above for them)
After you have oil everywhere, you can put the distributor back in, and crank away, knowing everything is lubed.
You can mark the distributor before pulling, so you can get it back close enough to start the engine, and then set the timing after it is running.
Yes, it's extra work, but does provide an additional level of protection with lubrication.
