looking at a 77 k5 that has not moved in 8 years

[84CUCV]

383 th400/205 with 3/4 ton axles and 4" lift.. lift, steering shocks, new drive shafts were put in and the truck was parked. looking at it with a friend. he is after the 383 th400/205.

so bringing some new line to run into a gas can with fresh fuel. oil, atf. what else should we look at before we turn it over? thanks

 

[Corey 78K5]

Might want to bring a fresh battery, one with top and side post just in case the cables have been swapped. Some antifreeze would be good too with a few extra gallons of water in case none is available.

 

[scrappyk5]

I assume you mean a tank of gas to hook up.
Pull the plugs and put some oil in the cylinders. Turn crank by using a ratchet first back and forth. once you can turn a couple revolutions that way, then use a fresh battery and crank with starter. Then install fresh plugs, spray some starter fluid in the barrel and crank. you should have betta luck to turn over this way. . this is what I did to crank up a jeep that sat for 6 years.

 

[84CUCV]

fresh battery, antifreeze and water in the truck. yes gas to hook up. i will spray it with PB blaster. see how it goes thanks

anything else

 

[84CUCV]

anyone else?

 

[bot0611]

Its pretty much of what i would think of, check the belts???cracked fuel lines?? you just want to turn the engine right.

 

[84CUCV]

didnt even get there today. got to talk to him. trucks been off the road for a 8 years. was started are run around the yard a bit. was about a year ago was the last time..

 

[zombie1969]

8 years of sitting is a long time.Anything that is rubber check it out.Valve seals can go bad.Trans seals can dry and it wont shift properly or get gears.I would pull the oil plug for a sec and check for coolant or water.