I have had my Cuda running and driving now for about three months. In that time I've had to pull the transmission and have it rebuilt, pull the radiator and have it re-cored, and pulled both exhaust manifolds due to coolant seeping out of the manifold studs. At this point I am pretty optimistic that I have all the bugs worked out. This is my first carbureted rebuild, all my previous experience is with newer turbo efi cars.
How long before I do my first oil change? It has maybe 50 miles on it so far, and I am still running the break-in oil. Can I just directly to a full synthetic for my first oil change?
This may be a stupid question, but I'm just curious how the inner workings of this fuel system works. If the car has been running recently, it will fire up immediately once the key is turned. If I haven't started it for a few days, I have to crank it for 20-30 seconds. It's not really a big deal, I'm just curious what's going on. I always had an understanding that the fuel pump has a one way valve, so gas cant drain back out of the fuel lines into the tank. Am I incorrect with this thinking?
Maybe every car is different, but what it the best procedure for starting the car when it has been sitting for a while? Pump the gas pedal? Hold it to the floor while cranking? I'm a noob when it comes to old iron, any help is appreciated!
