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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by JimT
... Over the years, and after buying cars that "did not feel right", I've learned to buy smart...
... and I'm thinking I just did. Owner emailed me and asked me to make an offer considering what we now know (superficially) about the fuel/exhaust issues. I made the offer and he accepted. I don't have to change my username afterall...

I think I could distinctly hear his wife in the background (TYPING IN ALL CAPS) something about him needing to take what he could and get the durn thing out of the garage. LOL

Anyway, it's on again...
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Be sure to post pics once you get it home. 0124 sure is an early car! Hope you get all the mechanical issues easily worked out.
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Hopefully its something fairly simple. Good luck with your new ride.
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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Well, that was easy! Drove it onto the trailer, a short tow home, off the trailer, 15 minutes of unpacking of the Yukon XL full of parts later, and the 81 is safely sleeping in the garage. I like it!

PO said he changed all of the plugs he could reach. I looked at a few of them - carbon city. In any event, it runs enough to have gotten it home for now. Definately needs carb work.... no biggie. Pics will follow this weekend.
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Old Jan 29, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Be sure that you set the timing first. As LArs has said many carbs are blamed for timing issues. After that begin with the carb. Ask lars for his papers on each, you will be glad you did.
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