Starting 3406a after sitting for a decade in a farmers field

All you need for the next 5 years is a little food, good bit of money and a cot to sleep on. Great find, have fun!

 

Make sure the fuel system is operating properly. Not sure if Cats had the issue of fuel rails sticking open when they sat for long periods of time, but that could lead to a runaway motor when you do get it fired up. Make sure you've got something handy to block the intake and smother it if it does take off.

Chances are you won't need it...but if you do, you'll be glad you had it.

Here's an old Detroit that did that:

 

Sounds like a great find! How bout some pics!

 

What a great truck! I love those shifters! Good luck with it, I'm jealous.

 

Now that is a mans truck!!

 

One thing you will need is a good 12v power supply. Sitting that long she will be a tickle tuff to turn over the first time. Might even wanna pull the fuel supply line and let her spin over a bit on the starter to get good oil pressure then give her the fuel back.

 

Bar the engine over by hand a few times to make sure it at least does turn over. I would also crack all the fuel lines loose at the injectors to let them bleed clean and fresh fuel once you get it to crank. You don't want that old gummy junk getting into the injectors aside from what is already there. Also, you will rebuild that oil pressure before it fires too to make sure it does make pressure.