This car was parked for about seven years, and it seems that everything is failing. Immediately after being started for the first time, the carb kept running out of gas. The fuel filter on the carb was plugged from debris in the gas tank. I replaced the filter and still the pump would not keep up. I replaced it with a new one. Then, the water pump seal started leaking. A new water pump fixed that. Then, the new fuel pump failed again. All the belts stretched when tightened and now squeel and need to be replaced. The first time I tried to move the car, the front steel brake line under the engine broke and was replaced, brakes bled. Then, the right rear brake line broke--replaced all of them and rear brake cylinders and bled system again.
I don't plan to take any long trips--beyond walking distance--until this car gets a little more reliable.
It does not pay to store a car in this climate. I think it's harder on them than driving them.
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