[jaynjeep]

Originally Posted by john hall

IF the wiring is decent, I'd have to try to crank it--but I'm stubborn like that. On this one I'd say change the oil before you try to crank it as it has been sitting outdoors for a LONG time. Pull the head, if the valves move then grab some starting fluid and see what you got. I think you are gonna need earplugs after looking at the muffler though. Maybe a fire extinguisher should be kept near. Oh yeah, watch out for critter nest shrapnel flying everywhere. Ear plugs, safety glasses, fire extinguisher, couple of good friends so you can say "Hey y'all, watch this!". Might want to move it out of the shop also. I'm behind you all the way, well actually about a days drive north

I agree with you John! My first thought was I bet it will run even though it looks like it has been to war! already pulled the plug and dumped a bit of oil in the cylinder... spun it a few times... put the plug back in.. spun it with a battery and the starter... believe it or not it has compression!! I'll clean the points in the next few days and see what happens!