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Old May 8, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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3M Rubbing compound and electric polisher works wonders with old paint.
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Old May 26, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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rebuilt the carb and it runs smooth with gas down the carb, still not getting fuel through the carb.
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Have you changed the fuel filter, and got the old gas out of the tank, have you tested the pump for operaton
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by aussiesmg
Have you changed the fuel filter, and got the old gas out of the tank, have you tested the pump for operaton
yea i did all that. me and scott put a 44 mikuni on the other day and it fired up great so it was a problem with the old carb. motor runs good, now all i need to do is rig up some cables and she'll be on the street. cant wait for the maiden voyage!
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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shinned up a little. what do i need to do? fine grit wet sanding>?
I'd try some cleaner-wax (I like Meguiar's) or rubbing compound by hand first. It looks like it has a pretty good layer of oxidation that needs to be removed.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:23 AM
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man what a nice find. i wish i could find a wagon ... good luck with her.

hit it with a clay bar then compound buf,f should help pull the oxidation up
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Wanna strap on the Minkuni for a quick sale?
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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how long has it been sitting for before that and for how much did u get it for
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