[FC] Found a Lakewood

[Gary Swiatowy]

Most likely stale gas is not letting it start.
While outdoors, disconnect the fuel line from the gas tank and drain out the 
gas into an appropriate container.
Check rubber fuel lines for deterioration. then try starting.

Priming it then with gas in carbs should help getting a siphon from the tank 
going again.

As for the carboned cylinder. pull the spark plugs, run a compression test, 
see if any of the plugs are badly fouled, go from there.

Make sure the trans is full, small drip spots shouldn't hurt anything.

Gary Swiatowy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Forgey" <jforgey4 at yahoo.com>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 2:36 PM
Subject: [FC] Found a Lakewood


> Hi everyone,
>
> I have found a 61 Lakewood 700 in Meriden CT. The body
> of the vehicle is in almost perfect condition - I saw
> no rust - the interior other than the headliner is
> excellent - all original.  It has been repainted and
> undercoated by the current ( 2nd ) owner and he did a
> pretty good job.
>
> I am seriously considering buying the vehicle but
> would appreciate some input on the following,
>
> The car has not been driven for about 3 years - I
> believe it has been started.. the engine turns but
> does not turn over although the owner says he can
> start it buy pouring gas in the carbs - he says there
> is a problem with one of the cylinders as the engine
> was skipping last time he drove it. He believes there
> is carbon build up on this cylinder - any thoughts.
>
> I know the brakes will need to be completely done
> over- bearings repacked, there was a small drip spot
> under the transmission ( PG ) other than checking the
> trans. fluid and making sure it has lubrication what
> else should I look for with a PG?
>
> He put a new gas tank in 3 years ago but the car has
> old ( bad ) gas in it.  Is there cause for concern on
> the tank?
>
> I am not a mechanic by any means but have learned some
> things in the past year with my Greenbrier , although
> I bought that in excellent running condition.
>
> This would be a chance to really learn alot and
> probably come out with a really great fun car - but I
> know there are things to watch out for - any thoughts
> or help would be welcome.
>
> Jim Forgey
> 64 Greenbrier
>
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