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I would classify my 1968 Z28 as authentically restored and is in a proper state of tune and no drivability issues.  I have a Progression distributor.

As per your questions, the following are my observations on starting after 24-48 hour since last driven.

1. Fuel level is lower but did not check

2. Do not add fuel .

3. Pump the accelerator one time to set the choke then 1-2 times to before turning the key

4. I do not pump the accelerator pedal while the starter is engaged

5. I do not hold the throttle when you turn the key to engage the starter

6. When the engine first fires, it does not typically run "clean" on all cylinders but needs a few seconds and/or some throttle movement before it runs clean on fast idle at 1500 rpm with foot off the accelerator then further drops to 1300 rpm on a light tap of the accelerator pedal.

7. By not adding fuel to make up for the evaporation, I use the starter to build up oil pressure before the engine starts.  Usually it takes 2 starting process of 3-5 second key turns till it fires.

Once running, no problems restarting after a 6-7 hour stop at Car Shows with only one pump of the accelerator.

Great research, thanks to all who contributed.

Donated

It is the secondary piston stop.  See 5-16 of the 1969 Service Maunal.

Happy New Year, a nice looking car and the best year.

Sold for $57,500

My measurements were very close to Richard's.

From DeLorean's book, "On a Clear Day You Can See General Motors", he called up the people at the Tech Center and told them to find the car and if still around cut it into scrap.  This was after a column in the Detroit paper saying that DeLorean was building a private Chevrolet limousine that cost $60,000.  The directors at GM were non too pleased.  DeLorean said the phony item was slipped to a columnist by GM.  At this time he was wearing out his welcome at GM.

I agree with DW, a great reference book.

Thanks for input.  There was a thread, which I can not find, which said that Heartbeat was informed of the error but said they confirmed that the IM was correct.  I'll keep my eye out for a used one.

In reviewing the CRG report on radiators, it shows the 1968 Z28 as having a broadcast code of UH and a tank codes as IH and OD.  All the repo tags seem to have a IM tank code rather than IH tank code.  Does anyone know where the correct ID tag can be purchased?

https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/13488/1968-Camaro-Harrison-Radiator-ID-Tag-GM%23-3010178-%28UH%29-302-Z-28/