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Subject:Re: [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
From:Steve Johnson
Date:Thu, 2 Feb 1995 10:30:39 -0800 (PST)

So David Carment says:
> 
> These tubes can actually be stretched back to their original length (Muir
> describes the procedure). Better yet is to buy new ones with NEW seals of
> course. DC -- 
> 

I think the Muir stretching method for push-rod tubes was meant only for 
the earlier Type I tubes that have the accordian type ends on them and
not for the later Type IV engine tubes that are one solid piece.

Steven

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