PeteMitchell
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I have a 1952 8N, 6V, front mount distributor that is in need of an overhaul. It still runs, but it has to be pull started in order to get going. The starter turns things over, but won't get the engine to fire. When it does run, it smokes a lot. I'm guessing it has a blown head gasket, and possibly some damage related to overheating. Thoughts?
Anyways, it needs work, but I don't have the time to get to it for a while. I'm not ready to sell it yet, for sentimental reasons (it was a wedding gift), but I also need the space in my shed. So, I'm planning on pulling it out and storing it outside. Not ideal, I know, but it's the unfortunate reality. Just wondering if anyone has suggestions for what to do before parking it outside for what will realistically be a year or two. I'm thinking it will make a good winter project for me and my son some winter down the road. I live in MN, so it will be out in the rain, snow, and cold. Any help is much appreciated.
Anyways, it needs work, but I don't have the time to get to it for a while. I'm not ready to sell it yet, for sentimental reasons (it was a wedding gift), but I also need the space in my shed. So, I'm planning on pulling it out and storing it outside. Not ideal, I know, but it's the unfortunate reality. Just wondering if anyone has suggestions for what to do before parking it outside for what will realistically be a year or two. I'm thinking it will make a good winter project for me and my son some winter down the road. I live in MN, so it will be out in the rain, snow, and cold. Any help is much appreciated.