Had to install a new hard drive early 2008 iMac, now can't restore from Time Machine.

Had to install a new hard drive in a early 2008 iMac, now can't restore from Time Machine. Backups show in Time Machine but  I can't select them.
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Here are some notes on Time Machine problems.  
http://pondini.org/TM/  
Troubleshooting.html
I have asked the hosts that your serial number be removed.  Best not to publish it,

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