Steps in starting a 50yr dormant barn stored 21 T

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Steps in starting a 50yr dormant barn stored 21 T

Post by SarverT's » Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:33 pm

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I would like to get this 21 T started and running, what steps should I follow to do so?


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Re: Steps in starting a 50yr dormant barn stored 21 T

Post by 1923orange » Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:12 pm

Well, first thing is the motor stuck? I would think not if its been stored in a barn, but you never know.

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Re: Steps in starting a 50yr dormant barn stored 21 T

Post by Steve Jelf » Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:15 pm

This should get you going: http://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG93.html.
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Re: Steps in starting a 50yr dormant barn stored 21 T

Post by ivaldes1 » Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:21 pm

Steve Jelf's dauntless geezer page has this: https://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG93.html and many other helpful articles: https://dauntlessgeezer.com/DG52.html His youtube videos on differential and wheel rebuilding are indispensible. Just don't stand between him and a pile of old model T parts for sale. :D -- IV


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Re: Steps in starting a 50yr dormant barn stored 21 T

Post by Allan » Sat Dec 12, 2020 11:40 pm

Getting it running and getting it ready for road use are two entirely different things. The latter of course will involve getting it running, but so much more is needed than just starting the car to see if it runs.
It may run if you add fluids, oil, water and fuel. With a battery hooked up, you can hand crank it to see if the coils buzz, and then have at it. Best of luck with that, but it just might fire up and you would have a good story to tell.
Then go back to the "getting it out of mothballs course" to do a thorough job of it.

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