20 year hibernation, she lives to tell another tale! (1/13/13) Options

[dfelz]

The engine in my 72 1.7L hasn't been driven in 20 years, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) and I want to start prepping the engine to come back to life! I have a general plan to get it running and want to share it, but would really like tips and to-do's while i get this under way since i have never taken on a project like this before.
My plan so far:
New gas tank, SS lines, fuel pump, fuel filter (order and on the way)
Rebuild kit with new gaskets and such for each carb, will thoroughly clean them out in that process as well
New Bosch spark plugs and spark plug wiring set
New distributor, (looking at AAs R0231178009)
New battery and battery terminals
Oil change and new oil filter

If anyone thinks that there is some thing must be added to this list prior to me even attempting the first crank please let me know! All suggestions are welcome!

Thanks!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[dfelz]

A few more small questions!

What does the fuel pump positive wire look like and where should I look to locate it?

Where does the green wire from the distributor go?

Why do the new Bosch Super Spark plugs i ordered not fit in the stock connectors (they were purchased from AA, and the exact same ones were listed on pelican and other sites to fit my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) )? I believe they are the WC77... I'll have to check though.

Is there any way to get the spark plugs out without removing the covering/cooling tins?

Thats all i can think of right now, I'm tired!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

[brenz]

Fuel pump positive wire is black with a red band on my 75. Ground is brown. Not sure where to find it on a 72 though.

The green wire from the distributor goes to the negative side of the ignition coil. Might be marked with a #1 for neg., #15 for positive.

Spark plugs should come out without removing the tin. They sit at an odd angle. Use a quality socket and and 3" extension. Make sure the socket is seated on the plug by hand and then go easy with the ratchet. Once it starts turning I usually turn the extension by hand to be sure it backing out ok. When putting them back use anti-sieze on the threads and start them by hand.