[T2] Proud new owner

[MUTS .]

Was it running when parked?
First, drain tank and put new gas in. Check brake reservoir level.
I'd check the condition of any rubber- is there cracking near ends of 
hoses to/from fuel pump?  Gas line from tank connection?  Sometimes mice 
chew on these, inspect closely. Cracking can be hard to tell under 
braiding, I often cut about 1/2" off the ends and reattach. Goes for any 
vac lines, like brake assist or carb attachments. Check air cleaner.
Turn engine by hand using a socket on generator nut- will let you test 
any siezing.
Install charged battery- resting voltage should be 12.7 if charged.
Yank a spark plug wire from a plug and attach a used plug. Hold side to 
ground, have someone crank it briefly- do you see a blue spark? Then you 
have ignition.
Gas could be gunked in lines- pull off connection to carb and see if it 
comes out clean when cranking. See that choke plate turns. Now start it.

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On 1/7/2015 1:17 PM, ka1dza wrote:
Hi all. I'm the proud new owner of a 1971 bus.