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Originally Posted by SD455DJ
Dan moved the Formula from the front garage into the shop under its own power since it first arrived (couldn't get it started to move it out of the hauler and pushed it 200' into the garage!). We are glad it wouldn't start as it needed so much work to the engine and cooling system it could have made needing a more invasive teardown right off the bat. Dan is going through the brakes and electrical right now and he is discovering all the brake components are factory originals...albeit worn, but original. The rubber brake hoses actually look really good, but the rotors and drums need to be turned as the original linings were worn down to the rivits and backers. The front bearings will be checked and repacked as the dust caps look like they have never been removed!
Correction on the secondary side of the carb...it has an 'N' hanger with DA metering rods (0.440" M tips).
Dennis
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The hoses might appear fine, but they are notorious for degrading internally, causing calipers not to release or pulling.
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