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Old 12-06-2012, 09:01 AM   #51
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and check the plugs and the fuel filter
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Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

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Old 12-06-2012, 09:09 AM   #52
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Any exhaust leaks?
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Old 12-06-2012, 09:23 AM   #53
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Anyone know what the timing should be set at? Have it set at 4* advanced currently. Still runs like poop but it could be the 2yr old gas.
In my earlier post I suggested 6* BTDC
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Old 12-06-2012, 10:26 AM   #54
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You disconnected the est lead before you made the adjustment?


2 year old gas? Hmmmmmm
Yes I did disconnect it.

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2 year old gas? If the tank's not full, top it off with premium.

Regarding the initial timing, what's the engine combo? Still stock?
Did that seems to be running a lot better. Engine is all stock.
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Old 12-06-2012, 10:28 AM   #55
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Any exhaust leaks?
Huge exhaust leak right after the header.
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Old 12-06-2012, 11:24 AM   #56
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Huge exhaust leak right after the header.
might want to fix that.
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Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.

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