Saturday, February 25, 2017

Moving Lizzie to her temporary home

After trying for FOUR hours to start it a few weeks ago, I got her started today.  Turns out to be loose / oxidized terminal on the ignition coil.  A couple of "in and out" on those wires, and she started right away, even with one spark plug out for spark test.  Same as before... a big puff of smoke, and smooth idle after that.

After I let it sit for a couple of years, I decided an oil change would be good.  Used a Fram PH3614 oil filter, and 1.5 gallon of oil.

Also added brake fluid. 

Drives pretty good.  Good enough to move to her temporary home, until she goes across the bay to her new permanent home.

Things to fix soon:
  • fuel hose under passenger side floor pan
  • replace engine mount bushings
  • more rust, more rust, and more rust
  • replace battery

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