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Re: Engine cleaning

To: Edward Hamilton <hamilton@ptd.net>
Subject: Re: Engine cleaning
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 08:56:56 -0700
Ed,
Originally I thought someone had put it there to cover some sort of
hole.  But when I saw it on other engines as well, I determined it must
be there to quiet timing chain noise.

Joe

Edward Hamilton wrote:
> 
> 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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