Want to get this runng; then decide where to go with mods/swap engine, etc: know entire brake system(have to figure out exactly what rear 1st!!-been swapped out); obviously drain fuel: what things should I be looking at to get it at least driveable??!!
Thanks!
John in MD

 

Crank it over with fresh oil and filter but NO spark plugs in, literally run the battery down, lol, well maybe not that much but have fresh fuel in the tank and clean fuel filter and put some injector cleaner like Seafoam in the tank

After cranking put in a new oil filter and quart of oil
Do oil change after first 500-1,000miles, then just regular changes after that
Put in spark plug and wire them up
Start engine

If its an automatic then change the fluid and filter, before doing the cranking above, it also needs to be circulated by cranking engine over

 

Thanks! I think first order of business will be a serious soak with simple green: then power wash outside /engine bay/undercarriage: spray everything underneath with Kroil: then do fluids; then check to see if fuel pump even works; crank her up & see what happens. Pretty sure head gasket at least on driver side has been replaced, so probably warped head; will do compression test before firing her up!!
John in MD

 

Thinking I'll go over everything underneath for safety items: bushings /has tank/spring hangars/ wheel bearings, etc, before worrying about getting the thing running!!
John in MD