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Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years Danthemanmj23 #1105508 05/30/2015 4:16 AM
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 99 Phoenix, AZ C CmdrGeo Shop Shark
CmdrGeo Shop Shark C Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 99 Phoenix, AZ	Gotta have fire. I think if you don't replace the points you'd be well served to at least file them and maybe wipe the contacts with some lacquer thinner. While you're at it, I think a set of plug wires, cap and condenser are in order. Good luck. http://s1054.photobucket.com/albums/s485/GeoRichards/

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Danthemanmj23	05/27/2015 3:51 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	VEW	05/27/2015 4:46 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	CJDublu	05/27/2015 4:59 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Spotbiltxo	05/27/2015 5:26 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	48 Yuma Rebel	05/27/2015 7:19 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	EdPruss	05/27/2015 10:47 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Jon G	05/28/2015 3:55 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Achipmunk	05/28/2015 11:05 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Deve	05/28/2015 11:39 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	52Carl	05/29/2015 2:51 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Deve	05/29/2015 3:16 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	52Carl	05/30/2015 1:17 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Deve	05/30/2015 1:43 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Allen Lane	05/30/2015 4:05 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	CmdrGeo	05/30/2015 4:16 AM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	46Sparky	05/30/2015 2:04 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Peggy M	05/30/2015 5:59 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Deve	05/30/2015 7:45 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Peggy M	05/30/2015 9:01 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Deve	05/30/2015 9:28 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Peggy M	05/30/2015 9:50 PM
Re: Starting an engine that's sat for 25+ years	Allen Lane	05/30/2015 10:27 PM

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