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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 11:16 AM
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We got a 91 formula and the car sat a long time, engine is all sludged inside with goo , best way to clean without disasembly
 
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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 02:39 PM
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One option, f it runs drain oil/goo, install new filter, fill with ATF and run for a time you'd be comfortable with. Heard of using kero as well. Sure you'll get plenty of other suggests to choose from.
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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 04:29 PM
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After slot of work it runs, I dumped sea foam in it, this morning though there is oil pooling in the valve covers so looks like I need to pull em and clean the returns, joy
 
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