🚘The Opal is a vintage car from the 70s that hasn't been started in 30 years.
🔥There was a small fire while trying to start the car due to a misaligned distributor.
⚙️The carburetor and spark plugs were cleaned to improve performance.
🔋The battery and fuel lines were checked and replaced as needed.
💨After some troubleshooting, the Opal was successfully started and running smoothly.
Why hasn't the Opal been started in 30 years?
—It's unclear why the Opal was parked and not started for such a long time.
What caused the small fire?
—The distributor was misaligned, causing backfires and igniting some fuel.
What steps were taken to clean the carburetor?
—The carburetor was disassembled and cleaned with sandpaper and WD-40 to remove dirt and corrosion.
Was the battery replaced?
—Yes, the battery was replaced to ensure a reliable power source.
Is the Opal running smoothly now?
—Yes, after some troubleshooting and adjustments, the Opal is running smoothly.
00:00Introduction to the vintage Opal car that hasn't been started in 30 years.
08:50Discovery of a misaligned distributor and troubleshooting to fix it.
12:23Cleaning the carburetor and spark plugs for improved performance.
15:45Struggles with starting the car and a small fire caused by backfires.
21:06Successful starting of the Opal and confirmation of smooth operation.
