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Posted by Allan In NE on August 13, 2007 at 06:03:31 from (148.78.243.24):
You know how it goes, I was just gonna move the old hag 'cause it was parked right smack in my way. Okay, fine. A new battery so it will start; last one was installed in 1985 and the old beast has been setting idle for 4 years. Hasn't turned a wheel and won't even grunt. Well, maybe I'll just tighten up that steering a wee bit and fix that PS drip. Then, I notice that it has a weak cross-over about mid throttle. What the heck, maybe a set of plugs, air filter and a carb overhaul while I'm at it? Nothin' else to do on a lazy Sunday afternnoon anyways. Phooey! Guess I'll go ahead, re-insure and license the old rat this morning. Might as well be using the silly thing now since I got it all fixed up! :>) Allan 
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