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Old 10-29-2020, 08:55 PM   #41
Chuck Sea/Tac
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Default Re: What is a "reasonable" speed in a Model A for one to get "reasonable" engine life

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Originally Posted by Gene F View Post
It's amazing isn't it! Years ago we had a guy in our club took his car out with a fresh engine, installed in a shop. Drove it some, and next thing ya know it had to be towed in. Someone forgot to put cotter pins in the rod caps. TORE IT UP!

And if ya say anything the supposed engine rebuilders get mad...
I doubt it was because he forgot cotter pins. I don’t have pin in my rods. No little second lock nuts either. He forgot to torque them!
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