Technical Corner MAINTENANCE, RENOVATIONS, AND MORE
Starting an Engine That Has Been Sitting for an Extended Period
Larry Weidner | 1978 Royale | Menomonie, Wisconsin
The following is just my humble opinion. I offer this FYI. Your milage may vary.
Over the last 15 yrs I have seen a number of people get into GMCing buying a GMC that has been sitting for a number of years.
In several of those cases, they were able to get the GMC started, put it in gear and drive it home. Sometimes they...
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Wheels
OEM (Factory) Steel Wheels
Firestone Accu-Ride / Accuride
Size: 16.5" x 6"
Interesting article about the oddball wheel diameter
Weight: ~40 lbs.
Part #27995 (GM #359402) or 27725
Used from VIN #TZE165V101674 (mid-1975) onward
For radial tires
85 PSI max
Part number and ® (circled R) or "Radial" stamped on inside of wheel near valve stem
Part #27604 (OBSOLETE)
For bias ply tires ONLY. Do not use with radial tires.
Part number stamped on outside of wheel between two lug holes...