78 Blazer needs
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Asked by Bknows Oct 02, 2018 at 02:24 PM about the 1978 Chevrolet Blazer

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 78 blazer that has been
sitting for about 8 years now. I’ve
bought new tires and other misc
needs and just wondering all that
needs to be done before trying to
start it...thanks for your help!!

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

I would have the gas tank professionally cleaned. Blow out all the fuel lines, change the oil and put fresh gas in it. You will need a new battery.

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Bknows answered 6 years ago

Cool! I do have that planned and will drop it and clean try to clean it myself. I heard that I will have to replace the brake lines. What do you think?

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F_O_R answered 6 years ago

If the brake lines are rusty or leaking replace them. You may need to do a rebuild of the whole brake system but I would start by bleeding out all the old fluid.

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KenF answered 6 years ago

Prime the motor and get some oil pressure up before running it. A drop of oil down each plug hole can help prelube motor as well. If you don't want to pull distributor to prime oil pump with a drill then pull the coil and crank it for a while. Your carburetor is likely going to need some special attention.

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