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Re: Am I crazy?: Soon to be new B owner

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Subject: Re: Am I crazy?: Soon to be new B owner
From: Christopher Palmer <ctp@gbn.org>
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 1997 13:25:38 -0800
Also check the oil pressure at temperature and the compression (better yet,
do a leakdown test)
At best you won't have to rebuild at all.
In the middle you may need to get the head re-done.
At worst you'll need a rebuild.
ctp


>Fouling out plugs doesn't necessarily spell engine overhaul.  First things
>that
>come to mind are carbs adjusted improperly, and a weak ignition system.
>check those before plunking the change down for an overhaul.

>>The car runs but goes through plugs in a manner of hours.  Looks like it
>>will be
>>in need of a engine overhaul.   Top needs replacing, but the interior
>>looks in pretty good shape.    I know I'll sink some initial cash
>>overhauling the engine and buying a new top, just to get it road worthy.



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