Jeff Sharpe wrote:
>
> Hi List,
>
> You guys are great - thanks so much for your willingness to help. Lots of
> good ideas to try, and I'm actually looking forward to giving it another
> shot.
>
> Answers for some of you - I'm in Austin, TX. I have a great mechanic here,
> but he's more partial to SU's and I'm getting short on funds! At last check
> he's leaning towards your direction, Bill, that I'm dealing with bad rings,
> but we haven't done the compression test that you suggested. To Chris:
> great ideas - Thanks! When I first got the car the Catalytic converter was
> glowing cherry red, so we chiselled out the ceramic from the canister - it's
> completely removed.
Jeff,
I am sure that you have heard this, but a glowing cat. converter is because
the car is running very rich. FWIIW.
Bill
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