MyBudsQuest Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Hello starquestclub. My name is Ken and I am working on a 1987 Conquest for my best friend Cory from growing up. This car was purchased brand new by his dad and was supposed to be Cory's car someday. Cory's dad had Hodgkins and died in 1987. After his dad died, his mom didn't have much of a choice for transportation, so she drove the 'quest. Being a young woman at the time, I can only assume that she probably ran it low on fuel often which I have come to discover is completely awful for these cars and their fuel pumps. The car ran until about 1993? http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp234/lowfrq60hz/Conquest/2014-05-03115809.jpg and she couldn't afford to fix it, so it has been sitting ever since. He's been towing this car from place to place over the years without much of a clue as to where to start on it. In about 2010, he was about ready to abandon it and I took it and put it in my warehouse at work until he could afford to start working on it. Well, the time has come where it can no longer stay since our business is moving to a much smaller space, so I am trying to get it running at least. I feel that my friend should have a chance to drive his dad's car, so here I am, trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle to make this car live again. http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp234/lowfrq60hz/Conquest/2014-05-03115614.jpg What I have is: a good tank, a new fuel pump, and NOS fuel filter strainer. What I'll need begins here: http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp234/lowfrq60hz/Conquest/2014-05-01142808.jpg Thanks in advance for any advice anybody can provide. I think we'll be needing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prototype78 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Ken...what you doing for your friend is amazing...this forums is well known for having helpfull and friendly members , hope you can find all you need in this place and welcome to the forum Edited May 28, 2014 by prototype78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Great looking out for your buddy. The tank looks clean looking at the filler neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoFab Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 My compliments sir...good luck with the resto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBudsQuest Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Thanks guys. Great looking out for your buddy. The tank looks clean looking at the filler neck. The tank might possibly hold liquid, but all the brackets are rusted through. It did have a full tank of gas when I got into it. So far it looks like it will need everything: the pump shelf, pickup tubes, float sender, and filler neck. I got a tank from another member here that is in great shape. http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp234/lowfrq60hz/Conquest/2014-05-17174251-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionstar Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Thats amazing man, good luck with the resto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhansenconquest Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) Get 10 bottles of limeaway toilet bowl cleaner... GEL FORMILA (99 cent store cheap) and 5 bottles baby oil....put 5 bottles of limeaway in tank...SHAKE all around...leave in 30 min ...dump into 5 gal bucket...repeat.repeat,repeat....till it is clean.....if that wont work use pool acid USE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION !!!!!!!!!!!! after cleaning WASH OUT WITH HOSE.... dump in 5 bottles baby oil shake all around ...leave in till u put back in car...stops rust Edited May 28, 2014 by markhansenconquest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 (edited) well for starters go here for parts:he is DAD on this site.http://www.enginemachineservice.com/ http://www.enginemachineservice.com/conquest.html I know your working on an 87 but for more info go to http://www.starquestgarage.com http://www.starquestgarage.com/manuals/service/conquest/1988/88_conquest_service_nav.html use the "service manuals" 1988, section the rest are not downloaded. THEN Same for the "parts locator manuals"use the 88 selection as well. some changes from 87 to 88 but still helpful. Edited May 29, 2014 by importwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBudsQuest Posted May 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Thanks importwarrior. I have already spoke to Dad and will be purchasing some things from him. Also, he'll be the first to rebuild this engine if/when it needs it. Engine Machine Service is only a little over an hour away. Thanks for the other tips as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87redcat Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 http://tristarrradiator.com/index.html This place says they can rebuild about any fuel sending unit. If I cant get mine working right it will be shipped to them.Good luck and it's a great thing you are doing for your buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBudsQuest Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Thanks 87redcat. I found tristarradiator linked through moyers tank renu. Theres also http://www.surrauto.com/about.html near me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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