Model and serial would help. Where in NYC? I work in Brooklyn and Queens mostly. My email is in my profile (click on my screen name). I might be able to suggest some stuff if you want to get in touch. Too much to ask on a forum though.
Quick question though. Once you do get it running, how does it run?
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