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Trying to get the '68 w/ 289 fired up. The previous owner drove it inside a barn 14 years ago and it has sat ever since. I put some Marvel Mystery Oil down the plug holes before getting new plugs in. Checked for fire and it seems good. New points are in and gapped .017. It will turn over and I have spark. I pulled the valve covers and there is a lot of muck laying around. Can I clean this muck up, or is it a really bad sign. I know it shoudn't be there, but do you think I there is any chance on getting this thing running if the oil is dried up under the valve cover. When I crank it..the rocker arms seem like they are moving fine and oil is coming out of the top of them still like it is luricating. I have a new battery, but it still sound like the motor is week after a few revolutions and finally stops turning. I can let off of the key for a few and try it again and it cranks again, but winds down slowly and gets week again. Any tips are welcome.
Thanks Much,
Blue71
Thanks Much,
Blue71
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