WriteTwisted Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Just rolled a early 90's version into the garage yesterday. Found in decent condition but has not run in the last 4 years. I have yet to get into it and was hoping I could get a couple of tips on the best things to examin and go over... Currently it is not starting It has spark, and the fuel is basically paint thinner, so a good carb clean, drain the fuel system and start new should fire it up? Does it have any fuel filters anywhere? Any tips for flushing the coolant? Brakes all seem ok! Should there be a filter in the air box, currently there is none? There is a bit of play in the front end, is there common, should I do the bushings and ball joints? Eveything basiclaly looks like it just needs a little grease and some TLC. Is there anything I need to make sure I check, or any tips anybody can offer, it would be greatly appreciated!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey390 Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 I just try and remember one thing, gas and spark.. If you have spark like yous ay, then obviously you are right, its gas... Clean out the carbs fully, make sure to get the float bowls good and blow some air through as much of it as possible. Spray some carb cleaning in there, it should clean right up. As for coolant, i just unhook the hoses and drain it all out, as long as you put the hose end at a lower point then where it is coming from it will drain. Then just pop the radiator off and that should finish it off. There will still be some in your clutch, and there will also be some in your head... You can get that out if you take your whole engine out, but that wouldnt be very easy... There should be a filter in the box.. I will post more later, i gotta jet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dune Ratt Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 If it has not been rode in Four years all the fluids should be changed, brake, tranny, coolant, greese and gas. Make sure the carbs are clean and get an airfilter on it asap. Once it starts make sure you jet it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dune Ratt Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Oh and put in some new plugs. there cheep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frocashmoney24 Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 yea def get a air filter, i dont konw why there woudlent be one, some people put in fuel filters but there not really needed, new plugs, new gas, filter, see if it starts, and rip her down the street, coolent is a 50/50 mix with distilled water. have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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