Snowgoons
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Hey All!
I have a 1985 Bronco II that I store in Massachusetts in my dads barn (I live in Cali, won't pass smog). I did some work in CO (new carb etc) and it has been running great for 8 years. I leave it for 8-14 months at a time and every time I come home it starts up first shot. This time (only 6 months) it won't start.
I get a loud ticking and tapping noise when trying to start, but thats it.
I also noticed some half eaten acorns underneath and there is some oil residue throughout. I checked the oil levels and it looks great.
Any advice to get this fired up? I only need to get it about 10 miles to my mechanic to make sure it can run while I am home and then I will (convincing my wife) drop it off at a restoration shop for a full refurb.
Any help or advice would be great! (notes, semi ignorant on engines/carbs but have done some items myself, but willing to learn/try).
I have a 1985 Bronco II that I store in Massachusetts in my dads barn (I live in Cali, won't pass smog). I did some work in CO (new carb etc) and it has been running great for 8 years. I leave it for 8-14 months at a time and every time I come home it starts up first shot. This time (only 6 months) it won't start.
I get a loud ticking and tapping noise when trying to start, but thats it.
I also noticed some half eaten acorns underneath and there is some oil residue throughout. I checked the oil levels and it looks great.
Any advice to get this fired up? I only need to get it about 10 miles to my mechanic to make sure it can run while I am home and then I will (convincing my wife) drop it off at a restoration shop for a full refurb.
Any help or advice would be great! (notes, semi ignorant on engines/carbs but have done some items myself, but willing to learn/try).