haven't started the barely-running coupe in 7 months

USMCam · August 31st, 2008, 12:30 AM

Hey guys, alright I've got a little over a month left in Afghanistan and we're getting packed up to leave. I had my car in storage the whole time and meant to tell the storage people to start my car once a month, but in the rush to get everything stored (got everything to the storage place the day before we left) I forgot my keys were still in my pocket and didn't even mention the car-starting thing to them. So since we've been here it hasn't been run. The thing is, it was on it's last legs before it went into storage, I mean after 15 minutes it'd go from firing on all 6 cylinders down to 4 literally almost every time I drove it, which forced me to pull out the plugs, wipe them down and tap the buildup/oil off of whichever ones stopped firing. It was obviously in need of a repair but I didn't have the money to help it. Now I just acquired a fastback for a reliable driver (and cause I like them even more than the coupes), but my coupe is still gonna have to come out of storage when I'm back. I literally parked the thing and left, that's it. Battery's still connected, tank's still full, pretty much everything you shouldn't do to a car if it's gonna sit for a while I did.

So what should I do? I'm not gonna have to drive it for a while so there's no rush to get it running again soon, but should I get it towed out of storage and directly into a shop (or somewhere to let it sit until I can afford to put it in the shop)? And I don't know much about blocks at all, but is a 41 year old 6cyl with over 200,000 miles on it recoverable? I'd like to keep that block really. Thanks for any help guys

Kobra Killer · August 31st, 2008, 11:29 AM

With 200k on it, it is probably time for a complete rebuild.
Unless you want a performance engine I would get a long block.
Or take it to a local engine rebuilder

Take jumper cables & a couple of gals of fresh gas with you and try to start it up.

MustangOne · August 31st, 2008, 11:37 AM

Get your ass HOME! Then,
I would take to to a shop, have a tune up on it done.
Add pertronics to it and change the oil.

BA Mustang · August 31st, 2008, 05:45 PM

When the 6 in my mustang blew the POs bored it out. It runs good. Adding pertronix is also a good idea. I did that to mine.

Would the gas still be good in there if it has been sitting?

USMCam · August 31st, 2008, 10:53 PM

Sweet, so it is recoverable. Now all I gotta do is figure out where to put it when it runs. That's easy enough, as long as my cars are working- or at least in as good condition as when I bought them (for the coupe...it ran, that's about it, so not too hard to meet requirements there) I'm content.

460brevill · September 1st, 2008, 08:35 AM

mine was in worse condition when i got it.now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

puppynut5 · September 1st, 2008, 06:01 PM

You in Pendleton or over on the east coast?? If Pendleton we should link up, help each other with the rides. My ride seems to develop more problems than I can keep up with, so if you're like me I'm sure you wouldn't mind a little help here and there.

USMCam · September 1st, 2008, 10:51 PM

haha sweet 460, your engine was literally the one I had in mind when I said I wanted to keep the block. I had no idea what condition yours was before you built it up, but if yours was even worse than mine then that's pretty motivating for my situation. And puppynut, I'm in Lejeune, sorry. What kind of stang do you have though? It'd be nice for help with cars like ours locally but I even felt cool pulled over on the road working under the hood when something went wrong just because of how sweet the car was so I can't complain. Plus my Coupe's given me nothing but problems since day one, almost 5 years now but it can all be taken care of- even temporarily if you can't afford to fix it. What unit are you with? And how long have you been in Pendleton?

puppynut5 · September 1st, 2008, 11:06 PM

I got a 69 Coupe. It's been giving me problems left and right since I bought it off the dude... Headergasket just blew. It's got a bored out 302, 4bl carb etc etc..

But yeh I was in 29 Palms for 3 1/2 years with 3rd bn 4th mar. Doin communications for an infantry unit. Now I'm with MCTSSA in Camp Pendleton doin comm equip testing. THose big white golf balls by the I-5 freeway. Thats where I work. I deployed to Fallujah in 05, al qiam in 06-07. Just picked up sergeant July. I'm out in November or December though.

USMCam · September 1st, 2008, 11:11 PM

What kind of comm work did you do? I'm comm too- data myself. Right now I'm with 1/6 in Afghan.

puppynut5 · September 1st, 2008, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by USMCam

What kind of comm work did you do? I'm comm too- data myself. Right now I'm with 1/6 in Afghan.

0656. EPLRS/MUX/SERVERS/ TACTICAL NETWORK

USMCam · September 1st, 2008, 11:43 PM

shit man that's my exact MOS too. Small world.

August 31st, 2008, 12:30 AM	#1
USMCam Regular 2x1967 Mustangs-Cpe+Fback Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	haven't started the barely-running coupe in 7 months Hey guys, alright I've got a little over a month left in Afghanistan and we're getting packed up to leave. I had my car in storage the whole time and meant to tell the storage people to start my car once a month, but in the rush to get everything stored (got everything to the storage place the day before we left) I forgot my keys were still in my pocket and didn't even mention the car-starting thing to them. So since we've been here it hasn't been run. The thing is, it was on it's last legs before it went into storage, I mean after 15 minutes it'd go from firing on all 6 cylinders down to 4 literally almost every time I drove it, which forced me to pull out the plugs, wipe them down and tap the buildup/oil off of whichever ones stopped firing. It was obviously in need of a repair but I didn't have the money to help it. Now I just acquired a fastback for a reliable driver (and cause I like them even more than the coupes), but my coupe is still gonna have to come out of storage when I'm back. I literally parked the thing and left, that's it. Battery's still connected, tank's still full, pretty much everything you shouldn't do to a car if it's gonna sit for a while I did. So what should I do? I'm not gonna have to drive it for a while so there's no rush to get it running again soon, but should I get it towed out of storage and directly into a shop (or somewhere to let it sit until I can afford to put it in the shop)? And I don't know much about blocks at all, but is a 41 year old 6cyl with over 200,000 miles on it recoverable? I'd like to keep that block really. Thanks for any help guys

August 31st, 2008, 11:29 AM	#2
Kobra Killer Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 123 iTrader: 0 reviews	With 200k on it, it is probably time for a complete rebuild. Unless you want a performance engine I would get a long block. Or take it to a local engine rebuilder Take jumper cables & a couple of gals of fresh gas with you and try to start it up. __________________ Clevelands Rule https://home.comcast.net/~jimmiephil...er_project.htm

August 31st, 2008, 11:37 AM	#3
MustangOne Lost in the 60's 1968 GT 500 Super Snake 12.6 @ 114.3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa Oklahoma Posts: 2,052 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get your ass HOME! Then, I would take to to a shop, have a tune up on it done. Add pertronics to it and change the oil. __________________ MustangOne's Car's How to post Photos in Your Thread. Vote for your Favorite Ride of the month, Every Month Modded Mustangs Facebook

August 31st, 2008, 10:53 PM	#5
USMCam Regular 2x1967 Mustangs-Cpe+Fback Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sweet, so it is recoverable. Now all I gotta do is figure out where to put it when it runs. That's easy enough, as long as my cars are working- or at least in as good condition as when I bought them (for the coupe...it ran, that's about it, so not too hard to meet requirements there) I'm content. __________________ Yes, that's 2 '67 Stangs Coupe: 200ci 6cyl with C4, Brittany Blue w/2-tone blue/aqua int.- in dire need of restoration Fastback: 289ci V8 with C4, Wimbledon White w/2-tone Ivy Gold int.- IT'S A FASTBACK! And I'm a Corporal of the US Marines

September 1st, 2008, 08:35 AM	#6
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	200,000 k mine was in worse condition when i got it.now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp. Last edited by 460brevill; January 18th, 2010 at 12:03 PM.

August 31st, 2008, 05:45 PM	#4
BA Mustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 1,892 iTrader: 0 reviews	When the 6 in my mustang blew the POs bored it out. It runs good. Adding pertronix is also a good idea. I did that to mine. Would the gas still be good in there if it has been sitting?

September 1st, 2008, 06:01 PM	#7
puppynut5 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	You in Pendleton or over on the east coast?? If Pendleton we should link up, help each other with the rides. My ride seems to develop more problems than I can keep up with, so if you're like me I'm sure you wouldn't mind a little help here and there. __________________ PuppyNuts Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

September 1st, 2008, 10:51 PM	#8
USMCam Regular 2x1967 Mustangs-Cpe+Fback Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha sweet 460, your engine was literally the one I had in mind when I said I wanted to keep the block. I had no idea what condition yours was before you built it up, but if yours was even worse than mine then that's pretty motivating for my situation. And puppynut, I'm in Lejeune, sorry. What kind of stang do you have though? It'd be nice for help with cars like ours locally but I even felt cool pulled over on the road working under the hood when something went wrong just because of how sweet the car was so I can't complain. Plus my Coupe's given me nothing but problems since day one, almost 5 years now but it can all be taken care of- even temporarily if you can't afford to fix it. What unit are you with? And how long have you been in Pendleton? __________________ Yes, that's 2 '67 Stangs Coupe: 200ci 6cyl with C4, Brittany Blue w/2-tone blue/aqua int.- in dire need of restoration Fastback: 289ci V8 with C4, Wimbledon White w/2-tone Ivy Gold int.- IT'S A FASTBACK! And I'm a Corporal of the US Marines

September 1st, 2008, 11:06 PM	#9
puppynut5 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got a 69 Coupe. It's been giving me problems left and right since I bought it off the dude... Headergasket just blew. It's got a bored out 302, 4bl carb etc etc.. But yeh I was in 29 Palms for 3 1/2 years with 3rd bn 4th mar. Doin communications for an infantry unit. Now I'm with MCTSSA in Camp Pendleton doin comm equip testing. THose big white golf balls by the I-5 freeway. Thats where I work. I deployed to Fallujah in 05, al qiam in 06-07. Just picked up sergeant July. I'm out in November or December though. __________________ PuppyNuts Studies show that 92% of kids listen to rap. If you are one of the 8% who still listens to real music put this in your signature.

September 1st, 2008, 11:11 PM	#10
USMCam Regular 2x1967 Mustangs-Cpe+Fback Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	What kind of comm work did you do? I'm comm too- data myself. Right now I'm with 1/6 in Afghan. __________________ Yes, that's 2 '67 Stangs Coupe: 200ci 6cyl with C4, Brittany Blue w/2-tone blue/aqua int.- in dire need of restoration Fastback: 289ci V8 with C4, Wimbledon White w/2-tone Ivy Gold int.- IT'S A FASTBACK! And I'm a Corporal of the US Marines

September 1st, 2008, 11:43 PM	#12
USMCam Regular 2x1967 Mustangs-Cpe+Fback Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 102 iTrader: 0 reviews	shit man that's my exact MOS too. Small world. __________________ Yes, that's 2 '67 Stangs Coupe: 200ci 6cyl with C4, Brittany Blue w/2-tone blue/aqua int.- in dire need of restoration Fastback: 289ci V8 with C4, Wimbledon White w/2-tone Ivy Gold int.- IT'S A FASTBACK! And I'm a Corporal of the US Marines

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haven't started the barely-running coupe in 7 months

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