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  1. OutpostM37

    M37 no power, good idle

    Occasionally the auto parts store puts Valvoline racing oil on sale for $6/qt. I use the 30wt valvoline racing. This oil has the high zinc and phosphorus compounds needed for older engines. Attached is the Mobile 1 guide to oils and their respective additive levels. Safe levels of zinc for older...
  2. OutpostM37

    M37 no power, good idle

    Suggest that when you get the old girl running good, you use some Marvel Mystery oil in the gas tank. Roughly an once per gallon of gas. This will help the leather of the accelerator pump work and stay alive. The gas nowadays with the alcohol in it, gives old carburetors fits.
  3. OutpostM37

    M37 no power, good idle

    With this vehicle sitting so long, it is time for a compression test, leak back test. Things that come to mind are: Sticky valves Sticky rings rust/dirt in the carburetor jets weak fuel pump, diaphragm leaking Keep us posted on what you find.
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