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Old 08-02-2021, 11:58 PM   #16
STB
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1. I'd turn it over once by hand. If you can't turn it, you've got more work to do to break it loose.

2. I'd look at, smell, and feel the fluids (coolant, oil, fuel). And, if they don't seem good, I'd change them and filters before starting. If the fuel seems bad, I'd start it from a 5 gallon bucket of fresh. Little is gained by running bad fluids. If in doubt, change them.

3. I'd check controls, especially for neutral, idle throttle, and most especially shutoff. I'd disconnect and operate from engine room, if needed.

4. I'd put a mechanical oil pressure gauge on and have an IR temp gauge nearby.

5. I would check seacocks, strainers, and water to the engine.

6. I'd check air filter and air intake


7. I'd check battery.

8. I'd check fuel valves, change fuel filtersc(need it or not) and prime, thereby verifying fuel to the engine

8. I'd try to start it, giving the starter long breaks between attempts. If you have glow plugs or a block heater they can't hurt.

9. If it runs, verify water flow, keep anneye onntemp and oil pressure. You can debug performance issues from there.

10. I wouldn't let it run long as 1st. Once 4unning, there is a lot to check over.
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