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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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Hello everyone! I have a 1993 F-150 with a 5.0. Its been sitting for around 5 years. I was wondering if there was anything other than changing the oil that I should do before I fire it up and drive it.
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Do know if it will crank?

You'll need to get the old gas out, change/check ALL of the fluids, might need new tires from dry rot, new battery, look round make sure they're ain't any nests of rodents n whatnot

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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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check all rubber hoses, look for fluid leaks, bad bushings. then everything else bryson said.
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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Clean and secure all the grounds in the engine bay...
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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I've especially heard of rodents n crap being in the air intake. I've heard alot of stories of them being in there.
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Old Oct 18, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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and in the air ducting behind the dash.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Inspect the serpentine belt for cracking and wear.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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Thanks guys and it does crank. I will make sure to check for all the things you guys said!
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