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Old 08-11-2015, 04:55 PM   #1
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I did this on a flat six with a very similar product around 1978 (on a 63 Corvair). I was just a kid, it was simple, easy to do, and a permanent fix. If a few aluminum chips ended up in the cylinder, they blew out when I started the car. Approach it carefully, go for it and don't look back. This is not a big deal.
I have to agree. I did it many years ago on my Lancia with a fiat motor. Just goober up the tap with grease so it collects all the chips. Start the car withe the spark plug to the repairedhole rmoved and all the crap blows out.
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