last run in 1996 - course of action for re-start!

[Darkcat]

So, this engine has not run since 1996 ish as far as im aware, though it wouldnt supprise me if it had been started a few times while in storage.

What would people suggest as a course of action to get it back up and running?

obviously a damn good service and checkup, flush and change of all fluids, filters plugs, possibly belts, fuel lines....

[dmc4087]

Remove the fuel tank to clean it out

Flush fuel lines

Replace fuel filter

Then go from there I think.

[stunned_monkey]

Check the metering head plunger moves freely.