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Old 05-06-2012, 10:38 AM
bipolardave bipolardave is offline
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Originally Posted by kerry View Post
Off topic I know, but switching those series loop plugs with the retrofit pencil plugs will make a huge difference in how the engine starts. Not sure anyone on here has made the switch on the old gorilla knob system, but I think it's possible and probably pretty simple.
There's a how to floating around. If I recall, it requres some rewiring and the glow indicator is now out of the loop.

At this point, I'm content with the series. These W115s are survivors and mine will be as original as possible. I also see the gorilla knob as part of charm.
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