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03-08-2011, 07:52 AM

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zipper06

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oldandtired, how did water run out of the carb???

Out the top Curtis :wink:

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03-08-2011, 08:28 PM

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it makes me feel better knowing that that has happened to experienced pros..... i still have the three inch piece of cylinder my rod knock out of the block hahaha its a suvinier of stupidity

03-09-2011, 03:19 AM

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Ignorance maybe, stupidity NOT. Just because you don't know doesn't mean you can't learn.

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03-09-2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by zipper06

oldandtired, how did water run out of the carb???

Out the top Curtis :wink:

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Oh, you bet. Down to short rounds and motor was way too hot. Number 3 rod broke which pushed piston into head and cracked water jacket at intake runner. Water and steam was puking out of the Holley. :cry: