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John. It's humble opinion that you've got a scuffed piston, causing things to heat up very quickly. Friction can cause extreme heat in a short time. I also find it unbelievable that it could cost $4500 for a top overhaul unless you needed all new cylinders. Any mechanic worth his salt should have all the cylinders and other goodies off that plane in less than eight hours. It doesn't sound like your valves are leaking, by what you said. So with any luck, you may get away with a set of rings and maybe a piston and a cylinder clean up. If this is all you need, don't be bullied into an overhaul. If there is is nothing more serious wrong, I don't see how you could spend $2000. Now, I could well be wrong. I was once before, if I can remember way back. Basisally, the only place that the engine generates serious heat, is in the cylinder and piston area, so look there. A check of the spark plugs may reveal one cylinder that is different from the others. If this is so, remove just that one jug and have a look. Hope this may be of some help. Let us know what you find. Jon Page FLAK MAGNET 415-C ================================================================== TO UNSUBSCRIBE go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
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