I am the proud and near original owner of a 1960 Studebaker Hawk. My mother purchased this car new my senior year in high school.
It has been in the family for all these many years and I had it stored for my 20 years of active duty with the Marines. When I retired I collected it from my uncle and his location in Nevada. It was in pretty good condition and I got it running for my son to drive to high school.
I am not much of a mechanic but have tons of tools and a friend who likes to turn wrenches.
When notified of my 50th reunion (yes, a year early) I thought it time to start the restoration project on the Hawk. It hasn't been started in 17 years but was stored in the garage. I pulled the spark plugs and squirted in oil in the plug holes. Tried to turn it over by rocking it. Pulled the starter and tried to move the flywheel a little. Pulled the head and am soaking the cylinders but still no movement. Pulled the oil pan and now what????
I would appreciate any suggestions for next steps.
It has been in the family for all these many years and I had it stored for my 20 years of active duty with the Marines. When I retired I collected it from my uncle and his location in Nevada. It was in pretty good condition and I got it running for my son to drive to high school.
I am not much of a mechanic but have tons of tools and a friend who likes to turn wrenches.
When notified of my 50th reunion (yes, a year early) I thought it time to start the restoration project on the Hawk. It hasn't been started in 17 years but was stored in the garage. I pulled the spark plugs and squirted in oil in the plug holes. Tried to turn it over by rocking it. Pulled the starter and tried to move the flywheel a little. Pulled the head and am soaking the cylinders but still no movement. Pulled the oil pan and now what????
I would appreciate any suggestions for next steps.
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