Started right up after long 18 year hibernartion!

[matt gineo]

We'll I finally turned the key and my 1976 Targa 2.7 started right up and ran very well (at idle) I only ran it for a few minutes then let it sit for awhile, started her up again a little later to run a few minutes more. She sounds great, a little smoke at first then cleared up. Good oil pressure and no strange sounds or oil/fuel leaks.
Will check brakes next, replace brake lines and tires then take it out for a spin around the block at higher Revs.

I want to thank everyone who helped me along the way, I surely saved lots of time and $$$ with all the great advice that I received on this forum.
This is what I have done so far.

1. Removed fuel tank and thoroughly cleaned out 2 inches of Gooey sludge.
2. Replaced 5 blade fan with 11 blade fan.
3. Replaced Battery
4. Checked Electrical System, replaced all fuses, cleaned fuse terminals
5. Replaced Injectors, Injector lines, o-rings , insulators
6. Replaced Fuel Pump, Fuel Filter, Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Lines,
7. Replaced Fuel Accumulator
8. FD & WUR Rebuilt by Larry @ CIS Flowtech
9. Replaced points, plugs, rotor, cap, wires etc. Set ignition timing
10. Checked fuel pressure and vacuum leaks.
10. sprayed MM oil in cylinders, let it sit for awhile then turned engine over after disabling fuel system.
11. Set valves and replaced valve cover gaskets. Covers not warped.
12. Checked Head Bolts, looked OK
13. Changed engine oil and filter and gearbox oil
14. Installed pop-off valve,new airbox straps and air filter.
15, Installed Carrera Chain Tensioner

Compression was a bit low on one cylinder before I started the engine and hopefully it will get better after it runs for awhile. Checked inside cylinders with a scope, didn't
see any corrosion or pitting.

Still have a ways to go but I hope to have her on the road soon!

[tazzieman]

Well done! Geez that's a nice colour!

[matt gineo]

Thanks Michael

[Porboynz]

Brilliant work, a stitch in time saves nine

[John W.]

You should be very proud of your accomplisment. Good to get another old one on roads again. Enjoy!

[regency]

Dang! I think I'm getting all moist........

Steve

73 911 T MFI Coupe, Aubergine

[pete3799]

Great job.
Keep up the good work.

[Hydrocket]

Great story...and LOVE the exterior color!

[Winter]

Nice!!!!!

Looking forward to the "first drive" post!

[drola]

very inspirational. i'll be cranking up a 68 912 with a 911L motor soon. it's been sitting for 15+ years and i'm pretty much going through the same process minus the cis (carbs instead).
the oil was sludge. and i mean thick.
redoing the entire fuel system, entire brake system, ignition, etc etc.
keeping my fingers crossed. otherwise the car is beautiful.

[Jim Richards]

Congrats Matt! Great looking car.

[KNS]

Gorgeous car - love the chrome trim!

[Dublinoh]

That is a very pretty Targa, agree that the chrome and Targa bar complement the color and Targa configuration well. Nice work.

[matt gineo]

Originally Posted by KNS

Gorgeous car - love the chrome trim!

Thanks, I really like the trim as well, I guess it was an original factory option but not too many have survived over the years. The fender trim is in perfect condition, not a single scratch or ding.

[matt gineo]

Originally Posted by Winter

Nice!!!!!

Looking forward to the "first drive" post!

Me Too!!

[Josh D]

Trying to think of an adjective that hasn't been used yet, but.....

What all the others have said!!

[Tippy]

Impressed with the thoroughness of getting everything in working order before firing up, I sometimes lack the patience.

That is why it went so smoothly.

I bet that cylinder will come around with some high-revs!

[matt gineo]

Originally Posted by Tippy

Impressed with the thoroughness of getting everything in working order before firing up, I sometimes lack the patience.

That is why it went so smoothly.

I bet that cylinder will come around with some high-revs!

Thanks, I hope you're right, I'm pretty confident it will come up too.

[malmos911]

Very nice. I have a '74 911 that's Gazelle metallic ( another unique 70's color) and go to Newport all the time. I will be on the look out for your car.

[matt gineo]

Originally Posted by malmos911

Very nice. I have a '74 911 that's Gazelle metallic ( another unique 70's color) and go to Newport all the time. I will be on the look out for your car.

let me know next time you get to Newport, would like to get together and swap stories. Where do you keep your car?