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Wret · 08-21-2007, 05:57 AM

Hydro lock is when enough uncompressible liquid, usually water, enters the cylinders to prevent the pistons from completing the compression stroke. Unfortunately, some other parts often continue their cycles in spite of the blocked pistons.

08-21-2007, 05:57 AM	#10
Wret Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 240	Hydro lock is when enough uncompressible liquid, usually water, enters the cylinders to prevent the pistons from completing the compression stroke. Unfortunately, some other parts often continue their cycles in spite of the blocked pistons.