30 year Barn Find

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  1. JohnnyReb

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    I got it home... it turned over but no fire. Has electronic ignition... I guess after 30 years it may have went bad?? Where are they available?
     
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    About any auto parts store can get the module.

    Were commonly bad in the '70/'80s, could be why it was parked.
     
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    Could be the pickup coil in the distributor...
     
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    If it sat for 3-4 decades I would change both
     
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    TY.... I ordered new stuff from battery cables to coil to pickup coil to solenoid... will let you know what happens.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    What are we even talking about? A lawn mover? Washing machine? Needs more details. :D
     
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    Kelvinator... with a top ringer , wash tub of porcelain and a double sided tub (galvanized) on the side. Clothes line optional.
     
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    I had a Kenmore in my '88 T-Bird....

    Kenmoreintakesnip.JPG
     
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    Sears always was the way to go back then?????
     
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