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Old 07-06-2018, 12:13 AM   #8
Mike V. Florida
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Default Re: Valve Inspection

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Originally Posted by Jim Brierley View Post
Definitely remove the pan and dipper tray to clean any anti-freeze out. Anti-freeze will ruin bearings very quickly. Most guys don't run it in these engines.

Can anybody show us a study, testing, etc. that shows antifreeze will destroy Babbitt? I can see problems with lubrication when antifreeze gets in the engine but does it really destroy the babbit alloy?
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