Topic: 1982 SR5

[alexaj1]

I have just inherited a 1982 SR5 that has been setting for 5 yrs.How can i pre-lube the bearings before turning the motor over with the starter?

 thanks for any help

[BigMike]

Take some marvel mystery oil and put about 1 table spoon into the sparkplug hole of each cylinder, add some engine oil, and crank it

[Rocksurfer]

Take some marvel mystery oil and put about 1 table spoon into the sparkplug hole of each cylinder, add some engine oil, and crank it

What he said, I was thinking WD-40 but Marvel sounds better, or you could just turn it upside down for a while and let the oil run up to the top. Change the oil before you fire it up and pour some Marvel Mystery oil in there too, that way you'll get a little lubrication on the top-end and bottom-end running around it.

[79coyotefrg]

the last time i had a engine that had sat that long, i drianed and inspected the oil,  then refilled with atf   almost 3 gallons   then let it sit over night then drained 1 1/2 gallon then after pulling dist wire  turned it over with the starter till oil light went out, drained  then filled with 5w30 , started the truck and let it run for about 10 minutes, then changed the oil and filter with some 10w40 and never looked back,   of course this was on a 76 ford courier, and i was 16 and didnt know what marvel mystery oil was

Bigmike's idea is probably the cheapest nowadays,   but i would let the oil sit over night in the cylinders,  to make sure the rings are free

wow  your lucky,  1st generation toys are the best

   now go post some info about yourself and and your new yota

[79coyotefrg]

Take some marvel mystery oil and put about 1 table spoon into the sparkplug hole of each cylinder, add some engine oil, and crank it

a big suringe from a vet supply or feed store works better than a tables spoon

[mudmaster]

a big suringe from a vet supply or feed store works better than a tables spoon

I think he meant that much, not to actually use a tablespoon

[Rocksurfer]

I think he meant that much, not to actually use a tablespoon

[79coyotefrg]

you never can tell with bigmike