update so far

[madmoggy]

Ok update so far.
Cleaned and polished the carb and fitted the new rebuild kit and new needle,now runs like a dream.
The car had no brakes,so fearing the worst Ifilled the master cyl which was empty and bled the brakes,result excellent brake pedal.
Had the engine running for quite a while and it sounds quiet,no rattles etc,heater blows nice and warm.
So now I will be taking it to work on sat and put it on the ramp and check it right through.
Will post more after its been on the ramp.

[MarkyB]

Sounds great except where did the brake fluid go, and are the brakes actually operating?
A firm pedal with a complete set of seized cylinders isn't what you want to be driving anywhere!

[madmoggy]

The brakes are working fine,there is one wheel cyl that is leaking,new ones ordered ,not taking any chances,the car has been stood for 10 yrs.
Cheers Si

[charlie_morris_minor]

if the car has been sitting for 10 years, i would replace the flexible hoses as well at the same time and get a service kit for the master cylinder ( save on postage by getting all at once ) as after 10 years i would imagine the rubber to have perished / hardened up and may well fail after a few uses.

[madmoggy]

Thanks charlie ,all on the list, when ive had a good look at it on the ramp will know excactly whats what but will be replacing the braking system,as said previously not taking any chances.