15 year old fresh engine... what to do!?
Holy heck guys, I recently picked up a 1967 Riviera, and it was a long time project that never made it out of the garage apparently. So here is what I am dealing with: the 430 was rebuilt in 2002/3 and it was put back in the car with the heads and exhaust manifolds installed (valve covers just sat in place without bolts). The engine was covered with plastic at that point and left. Forward to today. I have the intake/gaskets, distributor assembly, and all the parts ready to get put on, but I want to know what you would do before I turn it over by hand. This isn't my first big block or Riviera, but it is the first time I have had an engine that has sat for this long without being fired for the first time. I already put Marvels down the cylinders, in the valley, and in the heads. There isn't any rust, I cleaned the dust and cobwebs out of it, and am rebuilding the carb. Ideas and advice?