The engine *does* in fact leak at the same rate sitting on the curb, it's not a driving only situation. The breathers were mostly new and checked and rechecked so I doubt that they wer at fault. As far as not getting a chance to work or check out the engine it was there on several occasions for weeks at a time at times arranged in advance with Bob, after which I was told by Bob and Greg that both had checked it out and Bob had "done what he could." Was I lied to? I agree with John, I think it needed scrapping the case and sadly Bob didn't feel it warranted fixing. I do. >Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 20:37:10 -0400 >From: ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET> >Subject: Re: Boston Bob Engine > >-Adam >thanks for the thought but the truth is that case seam or dipstick tube >gasket was leaking according to Greg's repair. I was never once given the >chance to fix it This was only a problem according to the customer on the >highway otherwise no leaks seen around town. This could have been excessive >crank case pressure due to a restricted breather tube or ring damage who >knows not me. >A plan to fix it was made but the customer would rather complain and bad >mouth me than give me the chance to fix it. >Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2004 23:34:22 -0400 >From: John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM> >Subject: Re: main seal seating (was Boston Bob Engine) > >Now this has gotten me curious... if the pully-side seal has been replaced >multiple times, it has to be the case causing the problem, right (unless >all those seals are bad)? In situations like this what would cause the >problem, and how would a fix be arrived at -- besides scrapping the case? >I'm hearing a lot of unhappiness, but not what can be done about it. > >Please, no more discussions of people's character -- I'm just interested >in the technical solution. > >john |
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