Date:         Mon, 25 Mar 2002 09:08:30 -0800
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From:         Allan Bagley <allanb@CARLSON-AUDIO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
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<<<<<(that's why they stopped making Air Cooleds)

My understanding is that motor vehicle noise regulations in the US had a lot
to do with it. Harder to quiet down an engine without a water jacket.

Allan Bagley
86 westy

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