I love the way you think Larry. My thoughts exactly.


Chuck & Peg




> To: rampagerunners@yahoogroups.com
> From: lpcard@...
> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:32:15 -0400
> Subject: RE: [Rampage Runners] Starting a Mothballed Scamp
>
>
> First pull the plugs and squirt some penetrating oil down into the cylinders.
Put new plugs, wires, cap and rotor on.
>
> Now replace all the external seals and gaskets, belts, filters and hoses
(including the timing belt). Cross your fingers and hope the rear main seal
isn't bad. Of course new fluids and an oil filter will go in at this time. If
it's an automatic, change the transmission fluid and filter as well.
>
> Next, dump the old gas, replace the fuel filter, and rebuild the carberator.
Put fresh fuel into the gas tank.
>
> Turn the motor over by hand a few times to make sure everything is loosened
up, put in a new battery and fire that puppy up!
>
> Eh, on second thought that's way too much work. You should just sell it to me
instead ;-)
>
> Good luck!
>
> Larry P. Card
> Franklinton NC
>
> > My sister gave me her Scamp 8 years ago. I've never started it and it's been
sitting in my garage all these years. What should I do before I attempt to start
it again?
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