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Old 07-22-2007 | 10:05 AM
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LuftwaffeOberst
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Default RE: Don't Try This


ORIGINAL: downunder

The reason behind running the engine (particularly the crankcase) completely dry of any fuel is because methanol will suck any moisture out of the air until it reaches half methanol and half water. The water causes rust and then your bearings are shot.

Exactly! Well said.


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