David -
I've had my healeys sit as long as a year... fired up
no problem every time. I bet yours runs without a
hitch. Just take her easy on the motor because it's
still new.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
--- davidwjones <davidwjones@cox.net> wrote:
> Hi List,
>
> I had been unable to work on, or drive my BT7 for
> the last 2 1/2 years. Now I
> am getting ready to get it on the road again.
>
> The car is a 100% stock BT7 tricarb. When it was
> unexpectedly "put up", it was
> essentially brand new, having been completely
> restored, stem to stern. This
> included complete rebuilds of engine, trans, OD,
> rear end. -All new fluids.
> The car had about 35 miles on the restoration before
> being garaged. The
> gasoline was run dry at the time. It has Silicone
> brake fluid.
>
> I plan to replace the engine oil, squirt some oil
> into the cylinders, replace
> the coolant, and check trans, brake, clutch and
> differential levels before
> proceeding. I have purchased a new battery (Thanks
> for the recommendations).
>
> What other precautions would you recommend before
> attempting to fire it up?
>
> David W. Jones
> '62 Mk II BT7 tricarb
> Cumberland, RI USA
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