[T3] Started after seven years, now what?

[Mike Fisher]

Set your tires to 18/24 lbs pressure front/rear and see how the
brakes/steering feel when you drive it.

On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 7:33 AM, Jacob Adam Schroeder <
jacob.schroeder at gmail.com> wrote:

> I posted about a month back that I had been reunited with my 72
> Squareback.  After sitting for probably 6 or 7 years, I was not sure if it
> would start.  I went through the process of replacing all the fuel lines
> and, while I was at it, I cleaned up some surface rust on the exterior of
> the gas tank.  Last night I cranked her over for the first time (using a
> new battery) and . . . sure enough, she fired right up.  After sitting for
> that long without being started.  I only let it run for maybe 30 seconds
> because it was late (didn't want to wake my sleeping toddlers) and I also
> didn't want to push my luck.
>
> Now what?
>
> I'm assuming just the obvious: oil change (already done), new plugs, adjust
> valve clearances, etc. (standard tune up stuff).  Long ago I installed one
> of those electronic points kits (Pertronix?), so unless those go bad,
> there's nothing I need to do on that front (unless the consensus is to
> revert to normal points).  Any other recommendations would be much
> appreciated.  Cheers!
>
> Jacob
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