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Subject:Re: Hesitation - temp 2 FIX Done Revise - Computer Resetting?
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:33:34 -0400

The intake runners are different right/left. Also, the air distributor is different depending on the case. The case changed slightly with the 2.l reqiuring a different distributor. Most factory rebuild 1.9 got the later case and reqiures the later air distributor.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
Date: Monday, July 24, 2006 7:13 am
Subject: Re: Hesitation - temp 2 FIX Done Revise - Computer Resetting?

> I needed to use it due to after the motor build for some reason
> the intake runner from the air distributor to the head bound up
> when all bolted together, it
> wouldnt allow the intake runner to mate well to the head and
> stayed cocked. so i used the matabo or 6" Cut off disc grinder and
> removed 1/8" or the runner
> tubing that hides under the runner boots. chamfered and cleaned
> everything up and it slips in and fits perfect with a good seal at
> the head. this would
> explain why when i got the van it was never bolted down on the
> center air distributor. got run c-ya Jonce
> what is a mattababy?? c-ya Jonce
>
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> 2) intake leak at the head to the runner! basic fit issues
> resolved with a matabo.
>
> What's a matabo? Is it something like a mattababy?
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