When facing the front of the engine (440 - in the car) to turn the crank manually - is the rotation clockwise or counter clockwise?
I believe it is clockwise, just wanted to double check prior.
Every 6 months since I had the car I remove all the plugs squirt some ATF in the cyl and bar the engine over a few times. Reinstall plugs. Will finally be starting the engine rebuild soon. Engine turns fine, no binds or sticking. I lost my notes in my phone so was double checking on the clockwise rot.
This has always puzzled me. Why worry about having lube in the combustion chamber and no talk of priming the oil pump and get out on the bearings & journals, cam & lifters, etc where it normally goes when the engine runs? “Fill the cylinders with ATF or some other super penetrating lubricant”. This is good on a stuck engine but I don’t see it on one that turns over fine. . .
I’ve had the car for about 5 years now, wasn’t trying to start. Just keep the cylinders lubed and the parts turning.
I’ve finally finished rebuilding our entire house so now I hope to have time to start on the car. It was in barn storage for approx 30 years when I got her. Been in my workshop since I brought her home.
Been tinkering with Mustangs and Harleys most of my life, looking forward to working on this beauty. I think I have passed the fast car stage, now I want to ride in style.
Full disclosure, I am completely Mopar ignorant, so I appreciate any help I can get from the vets on here.
Thanks again.
the smoke is also great for mosquito control.Uh. . . The OP wasn't talking about starting the engine. He just wanted to turn it over manually. Of course, I agree that if yer gonna move on to start the engine, its very good practice to prime the oiling system first. And I like smoke. It is certain to piss off my jackass DOJ lawyer neighbor. . .
Welcome aboard. You are in good company. Of course, you must know by now - We are photo whores. You need to post some pictures of your car. One more thing: Your First step should be to get get an FSM. Get one free here: www.mymopar.com