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OK, not exactly, but I had noticed that the engine wasn't spinning up as fast lately. I thought the valves might need a little adjusting, but they all seemed good. Then I noticed my alternator bracket was broken so I fixed it. After that, I decided to clean up the rest of the engine in case something else was loose or broken. After 30-40 minutes of wiping, I noticed the accelerator cable had slipped. The carb was not going to the full open position! So, a few minutes of adjustment and I'm back to full POWER! ... it is the little things in life.

Moral to the story: Even if your car is not a show car, take the time to clean the mechanicals because it will help you prevent breakdowns and discover items needing maintenance. (I'm glad I found the broken bracket before the lug snapped off the water pump)
 
Is called preventive maintance Trevor. Yep we all need to do it cause we are not perfect nor are our little cars.

Hay, I did the accelerator cable slip trick long ago. You are not the first.
 
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