We're on the same track Fred only I'll listen to Classic Rock instead of reading. Not one for burying my nose in a book. Never have been, I just wait for the movie LOL
I can't here very well so a book works better.
I have about 6 books on repairing the model A so was gonna read them. Thank God it's simple to work on.
I put some diesel fuel in the cylinders like you suggested and will try to turn it over today by hand.
I don't have the hand crank yet so will weld up an old 3/4 drive extension to fit the cogs in the flywheel.