ZR1 sitting for 20 years

[Mystic ZR-1]

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

One other thing to do is once everything is replaced and it's time to start it use the FUEL FLOODED procedure before you do start it,I always do this once my cars been sitting for awhile. Turn the key on,no crank,put pedal to the floor now crank the engine over a few seconds to build oil pressure. The car won't start with the pedal to the floor. This is the procedure for clearing a flooded engine.

This is true, but, old habits (gas peddle not "on the floor" when stating)
are hard to overcome.... 😀