You probably want to also check the point gap, condition of
the rotor and distributor cap.
And maybe check the static timing.
Patton Dickson wrote:
>
> Hey everyone. Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions,
>
> Well I got the car home Sunday, ordered manuals last night (Monday), so now
> I am trying to put together my to do list. I guess the first thing I am
> going to try to do is see if the engine starts. Here are the steps I am
> planning to take, am I forgetting anything?
>
> * Drain, remove fuel tank and clean out properly.
> * Disconnect fuel lines and blow old fuel out of line
> * Clean and Oil Carbs
> * Remove all four plugs and squirt small amount of oil into each cylinder
> * Leave plugs out, by hand, turn over engine multiple times to move
> around oil.
> * Install new plug (correctly gapped) and coil, points, cap, rotor, and
> wires.
> * Put in a fresh battery.
> * Clean and inspect all electrical connections in the ignition system
> * Fill carb bowls with fresh fuel
> * Drain oil, replace filter and refill with fresh oil.
> * Cross fingers and start cranking.... check for fuel leaks at fuel
> pump and lines. Verify oil level in crankcase not "growing".
> * Hope it starts, run for a little while, (hopefully) shut down drain
> and replace oil and filter again.
> * Any other words of wisdom before I start on my project....
> If the car passes these tests and I get it running, brakes and steering
> will be next.
>
> Also, I put some new pictures on the web site if you want to check those out.
>
> Thanks
> Patton
>
> ------------------------------------
> Patton Dickson - Richmond, TX
> 1965 Corvair Monza 110/4sp 'vert
> 1967 MGB
>
> New Website!!!! All New Format!!! All New Location!!!!
> http://carport.virtualave.net/
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