> On the subject of my non-starting '84:
>
> Puchased vehicle about two weeks ago 300 miles from home.
> Vehicle displayed some symptoms of hard starting at time of
> purchace but the price was right (or so I thought) so I figured
> I'd take a chance on it.
> Vehicle ran well all the way home and took just about a tank of
> gas to do so, which I thought was about right for a 300 mile trip.
Did you refuel? Does the fuel gauge work properly?  You may be out of gas.
Check the easy things first.