I've been a licensed aircraft mechanic since '81, and was taught to use this method on aircraft cases. I've rebuilt many engines, and never once tried this trick. The only time the case-split leaks is when some PO used a screwdriver to pry the case-halves apart. I've never had one leak at this split. I agree with idea of "not fixing a problem that never existed in the first place". Mike B. -------------------------------------------------- From: "Mark Dearing" <VWBrain@AOL.COM> Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 12:06 PM To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom > yes it has been done but it really isn't necessary . I haven't seen very > many engines leak between the case halfs . later mark d |
Please note - During the past 17 years of operation, several gigabytes of
Vanagon mail messages have been archived. Searching the entire collection
will take up to five minutes to complete. Please be patient!
Return to the archives @ gerry.vanagon.com
The vanagon mailing list archives are copyright (c) 1994-2011, and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the list administrators. Posting messages to this mailing list grants a license to the mailing list administrators to reproduce the message in a compilation, either printed or electronic. All compilations will be not-for-profit, with any excess proceeds going to the Vanagon mailing list.
Any profits from list compilations go exclusively towards the management and operation of the Vanagon mailing list and vanagon mailing list web site.