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Old January 9th 06, 01:39 AM posted to rec.aviation.ifr,rec.aviation.owning,rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
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Default Engine Making Metal (Was: Nasa Icing courses)

Jay Honeck wrote:

Some, however, like Ray's engine, do -- and in very peculiar ways. (Just
ONE cam lobe went bad?)

Why?


Once again. When the layer of hardened steel wears through, the rest of the lobe
wears *very quickly*.

George Patterson
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