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removal of 'flame trap'?? 900

posted by  Chris Regensburger on  Wed Apr 27 09:44 CST 2005
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it's basically a spark arrester to prevent crankcase explosions. The non-OHC engines had a brass insert, and if you left it out, you'd have an explosion, especially on carburator cars. The turbo cars don't have one.
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New removal of 'flame trap'?? [900]
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