Team -

I decided on my strategy for the "free" 280S. I will try to get the engine running, bleed the clutch, and see if I can drive it around the block, and then assess whether I can drop the engine/clutch/trans in the 250C as a unit. This would be a huge time-saver.

BUT - now I get to deal with my (and Christy's) issues all over again. Carbs apart, Karo syrup (and acorns) in bottom or carbs, questionable ignition, etc.

The good news is that I put a battery in and the engine turned over easily - with the ignition key. And I have voltage to the coil. No spark across the points, though.

First spark, then gas.

Also vacuumed out the animal turds and threw out the moldy carpet. Cleaned the windshield to give the poor old guy some dignity in his final days. Observed that I could literally vacuum up the floorboards - now that's rust.

Anyway, I did want to assure everyone that the drama will continue for a while, even if Christy gets her car going.

Stay tuned, and thanks again for all your support!

Chuck

Both motors are 2.8's right?

Swap the entire manifold assembly.

-CTH

Charles -

Now that's a good idea! Except now that I have my compressor, and the cleaning "pot" it's kind of fun to fool with the carbs. If they are really bad, I will swap the manifold assembly.

Chuck

Oh Chuck!

I have plenty still to do on my car. AND we all KNOW how quickly I get these things done....(hee hee).

It looks like We'll be DOING IT for a long time..and I LOVE that we're DOING IT together...:)

~Christy

Crew -

Here's an update from this week.

Senior Management was out of town on one of her very infrequent trips, and I was fully occupied with my day job, but I did make some progress.

Worked through the ignition on the "free" 280S. It is a joy to work on with no AC or emission stuff .

Discovered bad ballast resistor, bad points, and bad condensor. Borrowed ballast resistor from 250C, replaced condensor, and cleaned up points. Got hot blue spark. Awwwright!

Tore down and put rear carb (already partially apart) to soak Friday AM. Totally gummed up. Rinsed and blew out this afternoon, and started on front carb. Hope to finish it early this week and try to start the car.

Will keep you posted.

Chuck