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Old 02-08-2024, 11:26 AM
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Default Getting an old Z running again

Helping a friend get his dad's 73 Z RS running again, 6400 orig miles, put away wet in 94, otherwise pristine condition. Thinking the following:

1. Drop and store/put away original tank/sending unit as it is probably rusted/crudded internally etc (car was dealer undercoated unfortunately) Replace with decent aftermarket tank and sending unit (for now).
2. Replace rubber fuel line pieces, keep and store originals if possible
3. Fuel pump probably shot (diaphragm), will check it and replace, store original
4. Orig Radiator has/holds coolant but is very cruddy internally, can it be salvaged.? Thinking of pulling it, replace it with aftermarket (for now) while the original is brought back to life.?
5. Look at Qjet (looks very clean) change filter and observe, rebuild if leaking
6. Oil/filter change , then prime oil system, PS pump looks good, Brake MC looks good (was going to deal with the braking system later on, car rolls fine)
7. check points, belts replace if necessary

Any other tips.? This car is a very true survivor, Friends father was a big time detail nut and everything else on this car is pristine (paint, interior) Obviously the "survivor" aspect of the car is a concern and the more parts we pull/replace diminishes that I would think

Thx in advance for any advice
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