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Subject:Re: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
From:Stuart MacMillan
Date:Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:33:31 -0700

Bob Donalds wrote:
> >
> Stuart
> I have had a new helper cleaning engine blocks he pointed out that the
>  pitting on the block at the head gasket surface is always worse on the
> left side.
> so Ive been looking at all the blocks as I assemble them he is right
> so does the grounding of that head increase the pitting
> or is it just friday
> Bob
> bostonengine.com

Ha!  Go figure, the block halves should have no problem being at the
same ground potential with all the studs and surface contact between
them!  Maybe the left side gets hotter due to the exhaust collector
being on that side.

I'm going to put my faith in the new long life coolant acid-free
chemistry.  Time will tell.
--
Stuart MacMillan
Manager, Case Program
800-909-8244 ext. 8208
Fax: 206-269-6360

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