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Started by Dave Shepard, February 11, 2014, 05:40:42 PM

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9. Start over from step 1 because it leaks oil. ::) I guess I ended up with more form-a-gasket on my hands and sweatshirt than I did on the oil cooler. >:( Man that stuff doesn't want to come off! It only drips, but this was formerly a drip free Detroit. Seriously! I'm not pulling your leg!

I ran the block heater for about 45 minutes at 20°F this morning. It started popping almost immediately, but still took about 20 seconds to catch without ether. My friend that knows Detroits thinks the upper rings are toast, and that's why it's taking so long to start, even with the block heater. Makes sense. At least I can get it started without ether now.
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