A gal named Elsie and her little Tornado...

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I dont'... lol I just gave it a little 'squirt'.

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Well... I pulled the plug on the sump, waiting for the "WOOOSH" of oil to come out. I got about 3/4 quart. Then I pulled the plug on the case and got about 8qts (est). Is it just because of years of leak-down? I'm glad I drained it though.... it's NASTY!!!!

[Flieger]

Yes, the oil tank is higher than the sump and the oil pump doesn't have a perfect seal so it drains back. Years of sitting mean most ends up in the case.

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I was hoping that was the case... The plugs were both magnetic... nice pieces, actually. They both looked good (besides the sludge of age). No real metal particles or anything that I could see. However, I think the last oil change was a LOT longer ago than I thought. Nothing a few doses of Valvoline VR1 20-50 can't handle though.

[RSTarga]

I'd do another oil and filter change in about 1000M.
Your car is stunning,, like a time capsule. Make sure and range your fuel and brake rubber lines, the tires are probably past due too.

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I'd do another oil and filter change in about 1000M.
Your car is stunning,, like a time capsule. Make sure and range your fuel and brake rubber lines, the tires are probably past due too.

Thanks... it's a great car. The fuel lines that I can see looked to be changed once already, but I will keep an eye on them. The cloth braided lines that are going to each individual throttle body look a little questionable... are they vacuum lines? The brake lines from chassis to caliper are stainless braided so they should be ok. I wouldn't trust the tires to drive on them, myself. There may be some interest from someone that has a trailer queen though. I have a matching set of five (Michelin XWX). Trying to decide what to do with them. I was thinking about getting 16" Fuchs replicas and keeping the original 15" wheels on the shelf. But if I do go with getting new tires for the 15's, what is an acceptable size for the narrow bodied early cars? 185/70/15 is a hard size to find.

[mohrgan]

But if I do go with getting new tires for the 15's, what is an acceptable size for the narrow bodied early cars? 185/70/15 is a hard size to find.

195/65-15. Use the 15" Fuchs...

[joegt3cup]

Stick with the 15's and get a set of Vredestein Sprint Classics in 185/70/15 the best value in a period looking European tire.

[RSTarga]

Thanks... it's a great car. The fuel lines that I can see looked to be changed once already, but I will keep an eye on them. The cloth braided lines that are going to each individual throttle body look a little questionable... are they vacuum lines?

Those lines are fuel lines providing cold start fuel. If they leak they will squirt fuel onto the engine. Get them replaced by someone who has the special pliers to replace the special clamps. I think they are called Oettinger clamps.
Make sure and check the fuel lines under the tank that connect to the steel fuel lines going into the tunnel. Those tend to be the ones that leak first.
Some of those stainless braided brake lines can come apart at the fittings. There are newer DOT rated braided lines that use better clamping methods than the older types.
You only have one vacuum line going from the distributor to the right hand throttle body.

[dummkopf]

Very cool story. You are very lucky, not only to have known such a cool lady, but to "inherent" such a prize!

I go along with everyone else in replacing the rubber lines, both brake and fuel if they have not been. I just changed mine from the tank to hard lines in the tunnel. It is a pain as there's not much room to work. Mine weren't leaking but I was scared of a fire. I replaced all the others as well. I'm going to carry a fire extinguisher anyway just in case. I'd hate to see such treasures as our old cars are go out like that.

BTW if you don't have a shop manual, that would be a step in the right direction if you want to maintain the car yourself.

Congrats!

Paul