General Motors — Recommissioning After Storage
Maintenance · Engine
From a General Motors owner's manual covering: Carb 5.7L, MP 5.0L, MP 5.7L, MP 6.0L. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- Do not use jumper cables and/or a booster battery to start the engine.
Procedure
- Assemble the raw water pump and reinstall on the engine.
- Check all cooling system hoses for proper connection and tight hose clamps.
- Install the fully charged battery and coat the terminals with anti-corrosion spray.
- Readjust alternator and water pump drive belt tension.
- Check engine alignment.
- Check engine and transmission oil levels.
- Check engine mount fasteners.
- Open the fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).
- Perform all safety checks before starting the engine.
- Perform the Priming the Fuel System instructions.
- Open the seacock before starting the engine.
- Start the engine, observe the instrument panel and inspect for fuel, exhaust, oil and water leaks.
- Check the steering, shift and throttle controls for proper operation.
Source: General Motors owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.