Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/01/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 05:19 PM 1/13/06 -0600, Jim Nichols wrote: >Marc, >How many of the cylinder bolts or threads did you replace because they >stripped out in the case? Corrosion is also a problem on V-tail Beech >Bonanzas which also were made of magnesium. >Jim Nichols >Tullahoma, TN USA I know almost nothing about Beech aircraft but I certainly never had to replace a cylinder bolt because of stripping out. These cases are magnificently tough. Corrosion is not an issue on VW aircooled engines. The cases last: the steel innards are what needs replacement. Marc msmall@aya.yale.edu Cha robh b?s fir gun ghr?s fir! NEW FAX NUMBER: +540-343-8505