Mark S. Lepore, MD wrote:
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> 1) How do you work the choke?
It is the knob to the far right (in the group of 4 in the center
console.
Pull it toward you.
> 2) What are the three knobs to the left of the choke, and what do they
> do?
They are controls for the heater, defroster, vent and temperature.
> 3) There is a lot of play in the steering, although the car drives
> straight. What are the possible causes?
Worn out rack / front suspension. Worn rack mounts.
> 3) What RPM should the car idle? What oil pressure should there be at
> idle (when warm)
About 800 rpm / 45 - 55 psi is very good. It shouldn't get below 20 -
25.
If it does, you probably need new bearings.
> 4) When I went into the garage this am, it smelled like gas. Nothing is
> leaking on the ground. Where could the smell be from?
There are brass plugs in the bottom of both carbs. They have O-ring
seals
that go bad....especially if this car has been sitting a while. You
will have better luck if you remove both carbs to replace the o-rings.
> Thanks for your advise. I'm sure I'll have lots more questions soon.
> Sirmoog
Anytime!
Chad Jester
Seoul, Korea
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