I'd also drop the oil, pull the plugs
put in some new oil and turn the engine
over by hand witht he plugs still out before trying
to start it.
kiwi
On 12 April 2011 05:56, dan russell <greydog300zx@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Sure.
> How bad are the "hydraulics"? Both clutch and brake masters have some
> fluid in
> them? Is it dark and nasty looking or nearly clear? Where are the signs
> of
> leakage? Places to look are inside the car where the master cylinders bolt
> to
> the body any sign of brake fluid there? Then the clutch slave, does
> stepping on
> the clutch cause the slave to move? Any signs of leakage at the slave
> cylinder?
> Now the brakes? Start at the rear, pull the wheels and then the drums.
> Any
> signs of leakage there? Are the adjusters in good shape and working? Now
> move
> to the front of the car and remove the front wheels looking for the same
> issue
> (no adjusters here).
>
> Once you find the leaks, report back for more advice.
>
>
> Regarding the gas. I'd pull the tank and drain it. Then I'd pressure wash
> (at
> the car wash using the engine degreaser) the inside and dry it quickly. A
> hair
> dryer on low setting stuck in the top (where the gas sender lives) works
> well to
> move enough air that it'll be dry in a few hours if you do a good job of
> draining it. Then you can shine a flashlight in through the sender hole
> and
> look through the fill hole to see what sort of shape the tank is in. If
> it's not
> too rusty (like flaking loose) you can likely use it for a while.
> Put in a new fuel filter before the fuel pump, fresh gas and see if it'll
> run .
>
>
> Thanks, Dan
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Tom Bussard <thecpguy@yahoo.com>
> To: Datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 11:23:27 AM
> Subject: [Roadsters] "Newbie"
>
> Hi,
> I purchased a 1600 about 35 years ago and loved it but sold when I left the
> Air
> Force, then last year I found a '69 2000, along with a trailer full of
> parts,
> that runs but needs the hydraulics replaced.
> I also understand that the gas tank has old gas in it, smells like varnish,
> and
> the car hasn't been driven for at least 10 years.
>
> Not much info but where do I start?
> Tom Bussard
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