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Jimmy. Just as Michael B. was referring to the issue of possible ignition transistor malfunction, it could be the case and it might be easily tested (and this is, of course, only by assuming Your car has M.M. transistor units or something similar). First, as to establish reference, try to start and ...

O.K., First of all, tester You ordered probably has instructions with it, but I'll try to give You an idea how this procedure works and I'm trying to be as simple as possible. You'll start with by removing all spark plugs, radiator cap and oil filler cap(s), then bring #1 piston to absolute Top Dead...

A.D. Testing gauges for leakdown are different then those used to measure compression. To measure cylinder leakage You need a supply of clean, compressed air and a testing equipment that preferably has built-in pressure regulator/gauge indicating at least up to 100 lbs or 700 kPa and gauge indicatin...

A.D., did You drained ALL the old gasoline out, not only from the tanks, but also from the entire fuel system or did You just added "fresh" gas into the tanks ? If didn't drained it ALL and flushed/cleaned Your entire fuel system, You should also do it NOW and replace the gas ONLY with "fresh" fuel,...

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Now that You'd ran the motor few times, have You performed compression check and "leak-down" tests ? If not, I'll think You should
do those before going any further, especially if the motor was not running for several years, it could have "stuck" rings, etc...

William, as You did mentioned, You weren't sure of the age of Your tires. It can be determined by "date of manufacture" code printed on the sidewall of each tire. Any competent tire shop should be able dicipher it for You. And as I believe, general rule-of-thumb is that if this "d.o.m." is more than...