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by oakdog
Thu Jun 24, 2010 1:08 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: '84 Spree losing power
Replies: 3
Views: 2130

Re: '84 Spree losing power

jsun3thousand wrote:What's the compression? The spree only has one gear.
I don't really know, and am not sure how to figure that out.

(I haven't really taken the time to tear it apart and get my hands dirty yet. It's my daily commuter so I'm hoping I can just putter on till the weekend).
by oakdog
Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:49 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: '84 Spree losing power
Replies: 3
Views: 2130

'84 Spree losing power

Hi all,

I looked around for similar topics but found nothing, so I hope someone may be able to help with this problem.

I have a 1984 Iowa Spree with about 2800 miles on it. Being an Iowa, it normally tops out at 24mph, and has little trouble accelerating to top speed.

Recently, however, it has ...
by oakdog
Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: '84 Iowa Spree - Steering lock not working
Replies: 4
Views: 2394

'84 Iowa Spree - Steering lock not working

Hi everyone.

I searched in the archives, but couldn't find anything relevant to my problem. Apologies if this has been covered.

I recently acquired an '84 Iowa Spree that's in great shape, but I haven't been able to engage the steering lock that is supposed to be there. I've tried turning the ...