old trucks

Do you know when it was started last?
I would be worried about the liner o-rings,injectors sticking,wiring.
Looked at one a couple months ago,it had sat 5 years the liner o-rings were shot.

 

Not sure I'll asking tomorrow morning. Get more details on it.

 

I run a 93 Pete 377 out of NC. I just added another owner operator going to get him rolling but plan to add another down the road. We have 3 trucks right now and 5 dry vans working on expanding.

 

if that B model has not turned over in 7 years do not try anything until you remove the nozzels and spray some lube in the cylinders and turn it over by hand 5 or 6 revolutions then crank starter till there is oil pressure reinstall nozzels then lite the fire and see what you have

 

If it hasn't been started in a few years, remove the intake pipe off the turbo and get a buddy to stand close by with a heavy piece of clean plywood or a piece of clean lumber bigger than the turbo. If the fuel pump has seized that engine will take right off and the only way to shut it down is to cut the air off.

Be aware that if the truck has been outside for a long time, the sun's UV rays wreak havoc on airlines and tires. You may even have some air valves stuck. My truck had the treadle valve seized to the floor when I bought it.

 

When they sit parked like that a long time it's harder on one than driving it 3,000 miles every week.

 

I spoke to the owner the truck is been stared 2 times a year. Only in the last year or so I haven't since they stole the batteries. Thanks for tips I'll keep updated its going to be my project. And hopefully on the road my the end of that year.

 

Just wanted to thank for the advise I got she started now she fires right up now good old b model cat fuel line issue now she's getting ready to go on the road after 13yrs of sitting around. In a month or so. Thanks guys.

 

Speaking of older trucks. Im looking at this 1998 (my not be old) freightshaker century w 60 series Detroit 12.7
With 10 sp tranny working with 2.79 rear ends. 50k on rebuild. For 15k sale price. Deal or no deal??

 

Assuming its in good shape you can't go wrong with a 12.7. Do a good thorough inspection on it and be prepared to get your hands dirty.