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January 7, 2023 at 5:35 am
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When I got my 9.8, it was an early 1970s barn find from a friend whose Dad had passed away. I think you should be more concerned with the wiring under the flywheel. The wires had basically turned to powder, and finding replacements turned into an ordeal. With a soldering iron, I was able to replace each wire one by one. YouTube has a lot of great videos on how the work on the carburetor ( which you will definitely have to do ) and electrical system. There are also a lot of videos on how to free up corroded parts. Time and patience is the key. As for a money pit, it’s only money! Enjoy your accomplishments.
Flip Caruso