Funonthefarm said:

Hi all, I am in the process of restoring a series 2 that has been sat in barn for 30 years. I haven’t attempted to start the engine yet, any advice on how to recommission it to test the engine is working? Coolant was drained when stored and there is oil in the engine. Any advice welcome!

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Funonthefarm said:

Hi all, I am in the process of restoring a series 2 that has been sat in barn for 30 years. I haven’t attempted to start the engine yet, any advice on how to recommission it to test the engine is working? Coolant was drained when stored and there is oil in the engine. Any advice welcome!

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Turboman said:

Apologies, just noticed it says petrol in the thread title.

In that case, remove spark plugs, pour a bit of engine oil into the bores, and try and turn the engine over on the starting handle, or with a spanner on the crank nut.

If it turns over easily, fill coolant, new battery, replace plugs, spin it over and see what happens.

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Funonthefarm said:

Thank for the advice, will give it a whirl. I had thought of using a bit of 2 stroke mixed petrol to help “lub” it up a little when first starting… any opinions on that?

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