So I got my '86 going, finally. Turns out the prior owner had the
distributor in wrong. They'd also put a brand new ECM it, presumably to
correct the problems caused by the distributor in wrong, but neglected
to transfer the CALPAK. Duh.
Thinking of taking this thing on a Road Trip, Portland Oregon to Central
Idaho, about 300 miles each way. Of course before I go I'll check all
the normal things - belts, hoses, oil change, and probably change the
fuel filter just to be safe.
But given that this thing is 20+ years old, has 80,000 miles, and sat
for several years prior to me buying it a few weeks back, is there
anything else I really out to replace, just to be safe ? I'm
specifically worried about those things that are likely to fail suddenly
and leave me stranded, not those things that might be a nuissance or
might let me "limp home" if they go bad.
I'm thinking of the IGNITION CONTROL MODULE inside the distributor, and
the FUEL PUMP. Or am I being overly paranoid in thinking of replacing
those at only 80K miles with no symptoms currently ?
And/or is there anything else I really ought to replace for good measure
?
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