First time buyer for an 80's convertible- 6 or 8 cylinder?

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May 7, 2006, 10:03 pm
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Have looked at a few and going to buy one.  First time 50 year old aircraft
mechanic buyer.  Is there anything bad about the 6 or the 8 cylinder,
excluding that the 6 won't have as much power?  Thanks a lot in advance.
Have heard about the dual timing chain problem in some
engines .....mnflyer56.



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May 8, 2006, 10:13 am
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Re: First time buyer for an 80's convertible- 6 or 8 cylinder?

I'd stick with 6 cylinders... they are just great engines. 8 are okay too...
as I did own them... either way, both engines are good... just make sure
there is no valve problems... tapping noises...

Service history would be great and if they did valve and timing chain job...
it is probably a keeper.



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May 13, 2006, 6:47 am
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Re: First time buyer for an 80's convertible- 6 or 8 cylinder?

get the 8, there is no such thing as too much power





 

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May 13, 2006, 12:42 pm
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Re: First time buyer for an 80's convertible- 6 or 8 cylinder?

Des wrote:

Oh, yes there is!  You can get in trouble faster.  :-(

 

Ken Contact options for registered users 's Avatar posted on
May 13, 2006, 5:43 pm
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Re: First time buyer for an 80's convertible- 6 or 8 cylinder?

(You can get in trouble faster)

Not faster, but maybe just a few seconds quicker

And you get to visit your local foreign born filling station money
collector somewhat more often

An 80's model may be needing some front end replacement parts around
150K, if it's gone that far....K


 

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