Got it Started - 1st time in 33 years

[rodneyramjet]

Thanks to all the help I've gotten so far and assistance from a good hearted buddy from work, the day finally arrived - we got it started up and running nicely.  This is very heartwarming and gives me the desire to go the rest of the way to get this fine machine road worthy.  Next up is the brake system...super spongy and full of 33+ year old brake fluid.  Luckily the emergency brake works just fine.

Did gently go from park to reverse while it was running and it sounded and felt solid...also into drive and back to park...very encouraging.

So, again thanks to all for the gas tank removal and cleaning advice, turning it over by hand guidance, pre-oiling instructions, compression testing advice, carb rebuild advice, and all the many other things I've learned here...

So here it is

https://youtu.be/g67wpV0sJpg

[marshallfry01]

Sounds pretty good!

[RCCDrew]

Awesome!! It would have been too hard for me not to go for a ride around the block.