Deuce first start prep

[Karl kostman]

Hello folks I have a 71 Deuce thats been sitting in my warehouse for 7 years and has not been started during this time, the truck was always a great runner and started instantly no matter what. My questions is what prep would you recommend before I go to start it tomorrow? Should I bleed the secondary filters, is this necessary? I already changed the oil but didnt bother with the filter since its got about 5 miles on it before it was parked. I put new batteries in the truck today, so my question is mainly do you folks have any pre start recommendations before I fire the truck up tomorrow
All suggestions will be considered, thanks much!
Karl

 

[LowTech]

Make sure you have some thing to block the airway in case of a run-away. And if the air filter box is stock block up the hole on the motor side that was used for the fording setup (I think). I found that a champagne cork fits that perfectly.
If you're in the cab during start and have no helper/soldier B make sure the wheels are blocked, T-case in high, and gearbox in 5th. That way if it starts a run-away you can drop the clutch and hopefully stall it out. So making sure the brakes work in advance is important.
Maybe drain a bit from the primary filter just to check for water.
Other than that I've never done anything special. I do watch the oil pressure and if it doesn't come up w/in 15 or 20 seconds I'd shut it down.

 

[Floridianson]

Myself whenever working on a truck that sat a while or that I don't know I use a flat blade screwdriver and remove the timing shutdown rod cover and check the fuel control unit assembly is working free.

 

[Karl kostman]

Thank you guys for the great suggestions they were definitely very good ones and will be used when I start the truck!
Thanks again!

 

[Karl kostman]

I just wanted to thank the folks that contributed very good information to remind me of things that I have forgotten concerning the after long hibernation of my Deuce and its first start after 8 years. thanks for your assistance the start went off without a hitch and it will be driven to its ne location next and will be getting it ready to sell!
Thanks again folks!