It's wire used to hold part of the casting when the head was cast. Just pull it out (helps kep the rust down) it doesn't do anything any more.Richard
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| Author: | kipamore [ Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:24 pm ] |
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So the other day I had the thermostat housing off to put in a new thermostat. Looking into the hole, there's this piece of wire, little thinner than a coathanger, bent at 90 degrees, running along the tops of the exhaust ports. I wiggled it, it's totally loose. What is this, why is it there, what does it do, how did it get there, and should I remove it? Kip on Truckin' |
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| Author: | Fopar [ Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:30 pm ] |
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| It's wire used to hold part of the casting when the head was cast. Just pull it out (helps kep the rust down) it doesn't do anything any more. Richard |
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| Author: | olafla [ Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:32 pm ] |
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It is leftovers from the casting process, just yank it out and throw it. Olaf. |
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| Author: | olafla [ Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:34 pm ] |
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Hah, you beat me by two minutes there, Richard, it clearly shows my fingers are slowing down!  Olaf. |
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| Author: | Reed [ Thu Jul 28, 2011 9:45 pm ] |
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It is a secret fuel booster installed in only factory test vehicles. Most were removed and destroyed by oil company operatives working for all the auto manufacturers, but a few made it out the back door. And if you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you in Utah. |
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| Author: | slantvaliant [ Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:39 am ] |
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It's an alien implant, for tracking purposes. You don't think the aliens were only interested in people, do you? |
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