IML: Should I Try to Crank This Engine?

[Glen and Cindy Mann <cumquott@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello all-

Just got a 1959 Imperial Crown and joined the group (thanks for the welcome 
messages!). This car has been sitting for something like 25 years. There is 
oil in the pan (or some black juice) and fluid in the tranny. My friend 
suggests I try to start the car, since the chance of catastophic failure is 
low, and the worst that might happen is that a bearing would get ruined 
(which I would likely replace on the inevitable rebuild anyway). The benefit 
might be seeing if the block is cracked etc. I can turn the engine by tugging 
on the fan and belts. The engine doesn't look too bad, considering, though 
the carb needs to be exercised a little.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Thanks
-Glen
http://userweb.suscom.net/~cumquott/Website/Imperial/Imperial_Index.html



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