Clean the fuel lines. Clean the carb. Check the brakes and well your doing this all place a teaspoon or two of Seafoam in each cylinder. Turn it by hand first then put a battery in it and let it go. If you remove the head you will have to replace gaskets because the will be stuck and tear. They should be fine. Trust me I still am running my 49 on its orginal head gasket without problems. Also change the oil.
One bit of warning make sure the linkage between your gas pedal and carb is free. I started my 49 after 15 years exactly how I described it but I didn't check the linkage I just assumed there was little play in the gas pedal. Boy was I wrong. That thing roared to life in a hurry. Some mice had placed soybeans in the tailpipes and they shot of there like bullets found a few more then 20' feet behind the car. Enjoy it and follow the advise and you will do find.
Also sea foam is like Kroil. It will lubricate and loosen stuff and it can and I do use in nearly everything. Pour it in the gas and oil. Upon starting the motor pour slowly some down the carb to loosen and lubricate the valves.
Last edited by Delux; 12/18/2007 11:24 PM.
