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[iankarr]

Hi Guys,

The more time I spend with my "new" 74, the more original I realize it is. It runs amazingly well, but...

The fuel pump is from day 1 and still in the rear location. Plastic fuel lines. Original vacuum hoses, spark plug wires, points, etc. The engine compartment is a bit dusty, but it's a time machine.

I know I should replace the fuel lines to keep from becoming a fireball, but should I also relocate the pump to the front "while I'm at it?". Which of Tangerine's SS kits is best? And is it wise to depend on a 43 year old pump...or replace / rebuild it?

I have nothing against points, but I've always run pertronix in my classics, so I'll probably put an ignitor II in the dizzy and keep the points as a backup.

I know I've made a flurry of posts in the past few days, but this car is so surprisingly different from my 73 / 2056 carbed car. Lots to learn.

Ultimately, I realize that part of owning this car will be deciding how much to keep original. For example, there's no evidence of rust on the floor pans, but do I pull up the factory tar and remove that piece of "history"?

This will be an interesting process!

Here's a link to the engine and undercarriage pics. Thanks, as always for the help and opinions.

https://pix.sfly.com/cEddbQ

Ian

[Mikey914]

The plastic isn't necessary to replace unless it's brittle (overheated or baked), which usually isn't the case. Do replace all the other fuel lines. The vacuum lines are good to do too. Looks like a pretty solid car. I'm always suspicious of fresh rattle can undercoating, as it looks like the surface was not prepped (they sprayed over dirt). I would plan to strip it out and do a proper coating as it will peel off over time. But just keep an eye on it you should be fine for awhile. Good winter project later. Don't dig so far into it you can't drive in spring! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)