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Old May 13, 2009 | 08:01 AM
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Has anyone heard of a head problem under warranty I took it in for a slow crank problem thinking battery was problem then has someone tell me they had same problem and under campaign fixed head decompression valve problem.
 
Old May 13, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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I read the title and the first thing to come to mind was to ask most any married guy...

Sorry I can't help you with your engine problem.
 
Old May 13, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Haven't heard of this one, keep us informed.
 
Old May 13, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Head Problem..... Isn`t that when she gets startled and Bites......???!!!
 
Old May 13, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Head Problem..... Isn`t that when she gets startled and Bites......???!!!
Nah, it's after you been married for 20 years and can't get none at home no more!
 
Old May 13, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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wow, I am glad I am not alone in this one with the crazy ideas that pop into my head.. especially after a few beers (5 months with no alcohol in combat zone and the first beer can hit you like a freight train).. but like everyone else says.. sorry to hear about your problems
 
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