Inherited f150 dump truck and want to get it started, Anything is appreciated!?

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I'm a teen and my parents inherited a propriety and a truck. The truck is an F150 (dump truck) (not sure of the year yet but will find out) The truck has been sitting in a barn for the last 3 years, it ran 3 years ago but wont crank. I don't know too much about where to start with auto mobiles, I do repair and restoration on motorcycles so I know my way around the shop.

Just not sure on where to start with trying to get this truck back up and running. I would appreciate it if anybody had an suggestions on where to start, I know I should get the manual and change fluids, try and revive the battery but from there I don't really know. Willing to buy parts.

Big thank you to everybody willing to taking their time to share their knowledge and help me out!

Ron G · Answer

First see if the motor is frozen. Try turning the crankshaft pulley by putting a wrench on the attaching bolt in the center of the crankshaft pulley. If it turns then proceed to standard reviving practices for car engines as found on youtube. If the motor will not turn then put an ounce of oil in each spark plug hole and allow to sit overnight. Hopefully that will break it loose. If not your solution is to pull the engine and do a rebuild.

Snezzy · Answer

You'll need a new battery. But don't just put the new battery in and crank it. Instead, follow advice (you'll find lots out there) on what to do first. Some people seem to remove the plugs and pour a bit of oil into each cylinder first. Maybe that would be a good idea.

When you've got it running you'll start wondering about the hydraulics in the dump mechanism. Maybe they'll be in good shape, maybe not. Seek advice before loading up with a ton of rocks and trying to dump them.

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Inherited f150 dump truck and want to get it started, Anything is appreciated!?

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