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)

[oldschool]

Hey I have a 1.7 sitting in my garage I may be able to help you out.btw I'm in Pomona also.

[dfelz]

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.

Thanks brenz, I will have to look around for that black/red wire. I believe I saw it but the PO had cut it and attached it directly to the positive battery terminal.. so i may have to reattach it the relay board right?
I'm going to leave those plugs in there for now then cause i dont think i have a deep enough socket that size, my roommate may though, ill ask him once he is home later in the week. and anti-sieze is now on my shopping list!

Hey I have a 1.7 sitting in my garage I may be able to help you out.btw I'm in Pomona also.

I really appreciate that! It's comforting to know there is someone 'up the road' from me that can be of assistance if i get stuck.
I am located in Walnut right off the 60 at brea canyon and go to school at cal poly pomona.

Anyone know about plugging the return pipe on the gas tank??? (as mentioned in my fuel plan a few posts above???)

[oldschool]

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.

Thanks brenz, I will have to look around for that black/red wire. I believe I saw it but the PO had cut it and attached it directly to the positive battery terminal.. so i may have to reattach it the relay board right?
I'm going to leave those plugs in there for now then cause i dont think i have a deep enough socket that size, my roommate may though, ill ask him once he is home later in the week. and anti-sieze is now on my shopping list!

Hey I have a 1.7 sitting in my garage I may be able to help you out.btw I'm in Pomona also.

I really appreciate that! It's comforting to know there is someone 'up the road' from me that can be of assistance if i get stuck.
I am located in Walnut right off the 60 at brea canyon and go to school at cal poly pomona.

Anyone know about plugging the return pipe on the gas tank??? (as mentioned in my fuel plan a few posts above???)

ha ha so does the 914kid he has a yellow 914 with a black hood....super cool cat.

[dfelz]

ha ha so does the 914kid he has a yellow 914 with a black hood....super cool cat.

Ya i see his car on campus all the time in the parking structure. I tried contacting him through this site, but he never responded....