Before even trying to start, change the oil (also gearbox and rear
axle), coolant, fuel, filters etc.
Clean the points and plugs. Loosen the fan belt and carefully work loose
the water pump as the impeller may have rusted to the carbon seal.
Spray some penetrating oil in the carbs and check if the dash pots have
oil in them. Check if the pistons move freely. If not dismantle, clean
and rebuild. Check the fuel lines, the rubber may have perished.
Lubricate the distributor.
Add an extra fuel filter just before the carbs to catch dirt and rust in
the fuel lines and tank..
Remove the plugs and liberally spray the cilinder/pistons first with
penetrating oil and than a few drops of engine oil. Leave overnight.
Try turning over the engine by hand with the plugs removed or put the
car in 4th gear and push the car a little. When the engine does not
turn, the rings and pistons are rusted to the cilinder walls and a
rebuild is at hand.
Disconnect the fuel pump from the wiring.
If the engine does turn over spin, the engine on the starter (new
battery) until you have oil pressure.
Connect up the fuel pump and check if it is working (ticking), check for
fuel leaks (lines, carbs) having the ignition on. If the pump keeps
ticking these is either no fuel getting to the pump or there is a fuel
leak between pump and engine, perhaps the float valves are stuck.
If all OK, refit the plugs.You can try to start up the engine (outside),
but keep the revs down!! To make it a bit easier inject some aether in
your carbs. Watch out for backfire.
It will belch oil and smoke for a while.
When the engine is running check for leaks (oil, water) and tune your
carbs if necessary.
The clutch may be stuck. Usually this will loosen when the engine heats
up, or start up the car in first gear with the clutch depressed and hope
it will free itself. If not it is best to remove the gearbox and
dismantle the clutch.
After the engine is running OK, your first priority will be the brakes.
After such a long time it is wise to at least inspect and perhaps
rebuild/renew the brakes (and the hydraulic parts of the clutch).
Replace the brake and clutch fluid.
Replace the tires.
Than solve all the little problems originating from not driving the car
for a long time.
Have fun,
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
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