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Old 11-25-2020, 10:51 AM   #14
katy
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Default Re: Terry Chapman Model A engine rebuilder.

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Originally Posted by alexiskai View Post
I've heard stories about Lubriplate assembly lube hardening into basically glue if you just leave the engine for years.
I've seen that, the oil migrates out of the lubriplate and leaves the clay behind.

FWIW, I have a glass jar of lubriplate that's been sitting on the shelf for over 40 years, the oil is at the top and the clay is at the bottom. It doesn't take that long to separate.
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