that 'hunk of putty' is a sound deadening material
the thin panel will resonate at certain engine speeds
Paul Tegler
1973 BGT - Daily Driver
1975 Spitfire -in Cherry Shape 1980 Spitfire w/ O/D - in re-hab
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-----Original Message-----
From: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
To: Spitfire Mail List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Date: Friday, July 30, 1999 10:13 AM
Subject: Engine cleaning
The Haynes manual says not to clean engine parts having oil galley ways with
kerosene. Does anyone know why?
Also, what's the hunk of puddy like substance on the outside of the timing
cover?
Ed Hamilton
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