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Re: Smokin

To: "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Smokin
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2004 21:45:42 -0700
References: <410467B1.3000002@exit109.com>
Hey Frank,
I've got a 1098 in my Frog and it doesn't even leak oil let alone smoke. You
know there's no secret, it's just a motor same as a 1275, quit being cheap
and stop putting those used parts in it. (G)
Jon

Subject: Smokin


> Is it me or do all 1098s smoke no matter what?
> I have had parts car 1098s that I fired up only to find out the fog up
> the neighborhood.
> I had a great running 1098 that smoked so I had the head done, it still
> smoked.
> I just rebuilt a 1098 with new rings and the head done and I was hoping
> it was just still "seating the rings" but it smokes.
> I never had a 1275 smoke, out of a parts car or one I rebuilt.
> Is there a secret to these engines?
> I guess I'll just dump all the 1098s I ever find and stick to 1275s.
> I hate oil burners!
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ






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