If they "seize" at room temp, how are they assembled? Methinks there's more
to the story....
Benn
> An interesting tidbit that I heard on the TV from Steve Matchett on his
> Inside Formula One TV show was that at normal room temperature (say 70-F)
> a Formula One engine is completely SIEZED, and will NOT turn over with the
> starter. It is only after a period of time pre-heating it by pumping 180-F
> water and 180-F oil through it that it reaches proper internal clearances
> where it can be turned-over and started by the starter apparatus. Wow!
> ;o)
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