If the engine oil smells like gas check the fuel pump. If the diaphram is leaking, you can get gas into the oil. Do not run it until you replace the fuel pump. Gasoline will take out your engine very quickly. If it has been started and shut down several times, you may have excessive wear, everywhere. If the float level stuck, gasoline can drain down through the engine as well. Find out where it came from and check things out.
Get a Factory Service manual. My choice was to go with a licensed CD. Makes it nice when you want to drag a copy under the car and handle it with greasy fingers. Just print a new copy of the page you need. (Can you tell I work for a computer printer company?)
Shooting lube to the cylinders... Not a lot, and give it something light. Spin it over with the plugs out. makes a mess sometimes, but gets the excess out.
Even though you have low miles, you may need to take a look at your timing chain. Two years worth of mileage on a 34 year old car will likely add some miles that are unanticipated when moisture is present. A timing set and new water pump should be strongly considered.
Your hoses, both for the engine and the brake system are very suspect. You'll likely get some warning if a heater or radiator hose let's go but the soft lines on the brakes are another matter. Replace all your fuel hoses, and inspect everything. I would highly recommend replacing all soft lines before firing up. (All Hoses.)
The bushings in your suspension will probably need attention as well. If your equipped to deal with them, by all means, otherwise, get them inspected by someone reputable. Grease everything. Check your master and wheel cylinders. If you see indications of leakage, replace them.
You're driving a classic car. Get it in shape, and it'll give you years of faithfull service!
CJ
PS: Hang onto that carb in the back seat. Rebuilds tend to be children of a lesser god.
Rebuilding the original may deliver better results.
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