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Old Jan 15, 2019 | 05:21 PM
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Sounds good, a little rough, just needs to be tuned. Should be awesome when done
 
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Old Jan 15, 2019 | 05:39 PM
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Sometimes the simplest things cause the biggest headaches.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2019 | 05:52 PM
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Yeah seriously. Good news is mechanic said he’s only into it for 3 hours so far. So not that bad. And it’s winter, I’m in no rush to drive it as well
 
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Old Jan 15, 2019 | 05:55 PM
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YEAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jan 15, 2019 | 09:00 PM
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Awesome!! I'm glad you got it figured out.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 05:38 AM
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Great to hear. I enjoy the chase and results of trouble shooting
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 06:10 AM
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Yeah seriously. Good news is mechanic said he’s only into it for 3 hours so far. So not that bad. And it’s winter, I’m in no rush to drive it as well
Not just for finding mixed up plug wires, hopefully?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 08:41 AM
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Great to hear. I enjoy the chase and results of trouble shooting
I have a ‘70 Kaiser XM817 I need you to come check out.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 09:31 AM
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Well I suppose hahaha, but it was more exploratory to figure out what was going on.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 10:46 AM
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Effie, Looked up Kaiser XM817 Very cool to own
 
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