Need advice on initial startup of mothballed 5.0

2QuartzLow · 06-24-2001, 09:40 PM

Hi everyone, I just got a hold of a 1990 5.0 that has been sitting in someones garage for 4 years, the guy lost his license way back, and hasnt driven or started the car for a very long time. The car isnt weather beaten or worn, and has low miles on the engine. Besides the dead battery, I need some tips on stuff to do before I even try to start it. For example, should I replace all the fluids, what about the filters, etc. Please give me some real advice, as this was a big investment. Thanks in advance for all your help.

Dark Knight · 06-25-2001, 12:26 AM

filters and fluids... you might want to pull the Dist. and spin the oil pump drive to get oil to the bearings...put a little oil in each cylinder and let it sit for a day to soak the rings...turn the key on to run the fuel pump and check for any leaking seals/0-rings too..

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84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer
3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties
stock cam, 1.7's
13.85@102.5
and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)

RAINSTANG · 06-25-2001, 03:27 PM

Definetly drain and replace the oil & filter, power steering and brake fluid. If the car is an AOD, replace the trans fluid & filter. Your biggest enemy will be any gasoline left in the tank for 4 years. Gas turns into varnish over time. Siphon the tank and replace the fuel filter. Fresh coolant would be a good choice too. Good luck.

06-24-2001, 09:40 PM	#1
2QuartzLow Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2	Need advice on initial startup of mothballed 5.0 Hi everyone, I just got a hold of a 1990 5.0 that has been sitting in someones garage for 4 years, the guy lost his license way back, and hasnt driven or started the car for a very long time. The car isnt weather beaten or worn, and has low miles on the engine. Besides the dead battery, I need some tips on stuff to do before I even try to start it. For example, should I replace all the fluids, what about the filters, etc. Please give me some real advice, as this was a big investment. Thanks in advance for all your help.

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06-25-2001, 12:26 AM	#2
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	filters and fluids... you might want to pull the Dist. and spin the oil pump drive to get oil to the bearings...put a little oil in each cylinder and let it sit for a day to soak the rings...turn the key on to run the fuel pump and check for any leaking seals/0-rings too.. ------------------ 84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.85@102.5 and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)

06-25-2001, 03:27 PM	#3
RAINSTANG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 98	Definetly drain and replace the oil & filter, power steering and brake fluid. If the car is an AOD, replace the trans fluid & filter. Your biggest enemy will be any gasoline left in the tank for 4 years. Gas turns into varnish over time. Siphon the tank and replace the fuel filter. Fresh coolant would be a good choice too. Good luck.