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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Steve83" data-source="post: 74607" data-attributes="member: 2574">Day 3...Today was a short day, as I took Mom and Dad to doctor appointments. However, the engine turns free and smooth all the way around! I attached a piece of 1/4" clear tubing to the shop vac and stuck it down the spark plug holes, and cylinders 1, 2, and 3 had clean ATF, and #4 had fairly dirty fluid, so I know where the rust was. I shot a little more fluid into all 4 holes, turned the crank maybe 15 revolutions, and will let it sit overnight.With the oil and coolant that I drained out being in such good shape, and the engine turning so smoothly, I feel really confident that she's gonna run sweet! The throttle plates in the carbs are seized tight, so I'm not gonna try starting fluid until the replacement carbs arrive, are checked out and installed. The timing belts look good, but will be replaced anyway. The plug wires and boots, and even part of the air cleaner box were partially devoured by the ungrateful tenants!Sorry, but no pics or videos today. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />  I doubt it would be very exciting to see a ratchet and socket turning the crank bolt... Tomorrow, hopefully the carbs arrive.End of day 3  Hasta manana!</blockquote>