The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years

Sounds like you're almost there Dan.
I generally do what you've done. When you pull your carb, I'd be surprised if it's to your liking.

Before connecting fuel to it, I like to see if it will fire by pouring a bit of fuel down the carb. If it does, you will also get the juices flowing through the engine a bit before running it.

If everything sounds good, you can connect a rubber fuel line to the fuel pump and run fuel from a little gas tank (like a one gallon plastic tank). That will allow you to run your engine and see what you need to do next. (Assuming your pump and carb are up to it.)

I'm sure others will provide other ideas. Good luck!