Hey all,

Recently did a rebuild on the motor of my 85
240 GL.  Had some difficulties getting it running
after sitting in a snowbank for 6 months, but now
seems to be going.

Still has a problem with hard starting, but once
its warmed up it seems alot better.  Here is what
I have deduced so far:

1.  The gas in the tank is SUPER old.  I'm figuring
if I can run it out, and refill with new gas, then
that alone could solve some problems.

2.  The timing is out.  It won't go to 12 degrees
+/- 2.  Figuring this is due to pre-detonation
from the bad gas.

Here is what has been done to it while and after
re-assembling it:

Timing Belt
Tensioner
Gasket
Head Set Gaskets
Lower Set Gaskets
Cam Seals
Motor Mount
Head Bolts
Rod Bearings
Cam Pulley
Piston Rings
Spark Plug Wire Set
Rotor
Cap
Fuel Filter
Spark Plugs
Air Filter
Coil
Main Relay
Block Heater

Any other ideas out there on what could cause
this bad cold-running condition?  Also, it is
a little gutless when finally warmed up.

Will getting rid of the old gas solve my problems?

t