Old 05-02-09 | 07:20 PM
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A month or so ago, a guy came into our store for something. He left, but then returned in a couple of minutes wanting a jump-start. Having 10+ years of professional auto tech experience, I went out and checked it out. GM product. Crank-no start. #1 Fuel Pump. #2 Ignition Module #3 Computer. With a GM fuel pump, you can usually "bump" the key a few times, and it'll knock the brushes in the pump motor back into position so it will work again, for a while. That's what I did, and that's what it was. I let him take my extra set of jumper cables with him, and wished him well.

Today he came back to the store. Gave me back my jumper cables (got the fuel pump replaced), AND brought me a somewhat shiny Schwinn Traveler. Said he wanted the saddle, and I could have the rest. I *think* it's a 1986. Shimano Light Action rear derailleur with stem shifters, cheap Shimano front derailleur, Dia Compe brakes and levers, lugged, 4130 Cro-Mo frame.... Sorry for the lack of pictures, but it's kinda dark outside, and the bike is in the garage. I'll post some pics once I've cleaned it up a bit more.
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