I would also like to get some more input on the viscosities - especialy on the motor oil.

"Conoco Phillips" Is this a synthetic? I am aware of the service stations but I have never purchased a product of thiers.

Is this a common modification? Will it make a difference in a stock engine with 75,000 miles? I would like to attain 70mph in 5th and feel confident about the engine. I believe this speed will have me pullin down a steady 3500 rpm's, at least according to the stock tach. Is this a wise move for an A14 in a 77 B210 with a stock 5spd? The last time I owned one the speed limit was 55mph!

Excellant! I will have a field day untill my carby shines like the sun!!!

Now I will stand down off my soap box. One of my original questions is that I spotted a gallon of full synthetic at the local wally world and I wondered how it may compare to the gold standard of Mobil 1.

Thank you for the replies! On cost of synthetics; I am not real concerned about the cost savings between MPG and added cost of synthetic's. I want a real world comparison of a mid 70's stock vehicle that was around $3000.00 new against a new vehicle costing $15,000.00+. I believe all new high MPG vehicle use synthetics. I don't believe using the latest technology in tune-up gear, fluids and tires is cheating. I currently have achieved 47mpg at 60 steady for 300 miles, this is without any of the aforementioned changes being done. I recently had an argument with a few of my budies, running the new vehicles, that there is no comparison between my first new car (a 77 B210 HB 5spd) and there ubsurdly expensive jalopies. After I have my 77 restored and brought current, I challange them to drive it and make the same statement!

Carb is quite crusty (outside). I have always used a carb cleaner, but on further thouht I wondered if carb spray would be damaging to the choke and throttle plates. Being that it is formulated to remove all forms of oil and grease it would leave an absolute dry shaft to rotate - would this cause unwanted wear? Should I try a soap, like maybe a dish soap?. Any thoughts are suggestions? The stock carb functions well and I would like to retain it.

I am getting ready to change out all of the fluids in my 77 B210. This is to include; engine - trans - radiator - brakes - clutch - diff - wheel bearings - and any other possible fluid's that I can get all over me. I am replacing all greasable parts (ball joint's, etc...).

Questions are, Walmart has a full synthetic for $17.99, is it worth the savings
are do I use the tried and true Mobil 1? I live in an avg. temp of about 60 Deg. It rarely goes above 80 or below 40. What viscosity should I use. What brand and weight of gear oil's should I use? Should I use a synthetic? Purple Oil? For the wheel bearings, is the Moly blend I read about in a "different a14 rebuild" recommended? What do you all use in the rad. (i have an overflow setup)
Dot 3 or 4 for brake and clutch?

I am not only triing to make this car last as long as possible, I am working at getting the best mpg I can muster (without any weight reduction).

What?

The color will stay, to help in my indeavors does anyone know the proper color code? This car will remain complete and stock. I had thought of changing out bumpers but have since changed my mind.