Yep, have always used the petroleum jelly pack in
the oil pump, works really well and the jelly just melts and blends with the
oil.
Also, to ensure an instant startup, I align the
timing marks on the damper to TDC #1 (compression), align the distributor rotor
with the #1 plug tower, hook up a timing light, turn the ignition "on", and
squeeze the light's trigger while rotating the distributor housing (opposite
shaft rotation). When the light flashes I know it's "in time", meaning the
points are just opening and #1 plug would be firing. I then tighten the
distributor hold-down bolt. And, make sure the carburetor float bowl(s)
are full of fuel.
Good luck!
Bill & Tami Roddick
1964 Imperial Crown 4DR HT 1972 'Cuda 340 (Tami's car) 1995 Concorde 1997 Wrangler
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