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Old May 10, 2015 | 06:42 AM
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Getting ready to start it up

I have a 1992 2wd RC that has not been started for 3 years. I am getting ready to fire it up. Question: Should i drop the fuel tank and try to clean it out an add new fuel. What else should i do before cranking the engine? Thanks JJ
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Old May 10, 2015 | 07:16 AM
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I would check all the key fluids [engine oil, power steering, trans fluid - if it is an auto], drain some fuel from the fuel filter into a cup and take a look at it.
Does it have lots of water in it?
If it all looks goos, I would bump the starter and make sure it turns over.
I have seen alternators freeze up solid in three years, but otherwise I am guessing it will fire right up.
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Old May 10, 2015 | 07:31 AM
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Speaking of ramchargers Oliver,????????
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Old May 10, 2015 | 07:33 AM
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3 years shame on you
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Old May 10, 2015 | 07:40 AM
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Thanks Oliver and I am with mknittle on Ramcharger and mknittle i have been working on getting this truck together so I can put it back on road, po had it for 2 1/2 years and not run it an i got it for a song so been taking my time! Thanks
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Old May 10, 2015 | 07:41 AM
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I assumed if your on a diesel ONLY site asking engine question the RC stood for Regular Cab.

Or if it stood for RamCharger it had a 12V under the hood.

But these where assumptions

If the has a 318 don't drain the fuel filter of water...
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Old May 10, 2015 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by JJ Jones
Thanks Oliver and I am with mknittle on Ramcharger and mknittle i have been working on getting this truck together so I can put it back on road, po had it for 2 1/2 years and not run it an i got it for a song so been taking my time! Thanks
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