Well, I got the carb. all put back together, lubricated in all the appropriate places. Bolted it back down, and hooked up all the linkages. I then proceeded to siphon the gas from the filler neck. Hummmmmmmm gas seems not too bad to me. :confused: Cancel this. I then put a section of fuel line after the fuel pump but BEFORE the fuel filter and into a clear container. I then turned the engine over (a few containers full) until it began to become much clearer. It was to the point that I didn't mind hooking it back up.
During carb. reassembly I had adjusted the idle and other screws on the carburetor to their previous settings. After applying the manual choke and giving it a few pumps on the gas while turning it over, it sprang back to life.
With that, I just HAD to take my sweetheart out for a spin around the block. She (my lovely wife) was REALLY reluctant to sit on the yet uncleaned seat cover.
I have to agree, it does look like it's been more than a few years since it's seen its cleaner days, mostly just dust though. We were successful in making the block without incident. With the bellhousing cover still off, along with the hump cover removed, I did not feel like taking it further, just yet.
Once back in the driveway I could smell the remnants of oil (or something) that came from the engine compartment. From all the oil and residue on the engine, I'm guessing that was what I was smelling. I'll still have to investigate that though.
Next comes cleaning er up and getting er presentable (the truck, that is)
for the 5mi drive into town. That ought to stretch the envelope enough. Thanks again to all of the good advice you all have provided. Till later...
Rance
