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does engine turn over if so get a container for some fresh fuel has it got a carb if yes take air cleaner off pour a few drops of fuel down carb try to start if it fires dont let it run check oil level if ok do same again few drops..... if poss build up oil pressure fuel tank empty out old fuel refill with fresh go for start check for leaks if no sparks check ign system if fi whole diffrent ballgame goodluck d.cop

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Q: How do you start a car that has been sitting for ten years?
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