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January 28th 06, 03:50 AM
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Corvair conversion engines
Rich S. wrote:
"Peter Dohm" wrote in message . .. However, my real problem with the valve assertion is that I really don't know anyone who managed to run one of these little air cooled engines long enough and hard enough to burn a valve. The 140 hp Corvair engines tend to lose valve seat inserts if overheated. Rich S. Same with VW. Probably the same with any shrink in valve seats... Richard 
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