These are pretty bulletproof little mills; preceding the 22R, along with its Japanese flavor in the 21R-U.

Before you start it, check to see if there's any fuel visible in the carb site glass, assuming that this would be the first start of the day, and that the truck hasn't simply sat for awhile.

Check the front axles/birfs--likely have to get in there and replace seals, etc. Marlin has kits; we have a maintenance article here. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Do a compression test and a leakdown; that'll tell you what kind of shape the ol' girl is in.

CHECK THE FRAME for rust/cracks--she's old, y'know...safety should be your yardstick while going thru it; everything else we can help ya with.

Guy in NY selling a 22R engine right now....... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Also

20/22R history

and www.engnbldr.com if you need goodies. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

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