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Have a look at this piston. The operator said it was running great until it quit. So, what do you think?

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Tack up another lean seizure! That happens way too much. People need to learn carb tuning.
 
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Bonus points if you can figure out the engine from the weisco catalog...
 
Alright, since you are on the right track I'll go ahead a prematurely spill the goods!

 
Nah. More water than the 10% ethanol could keep in suspension. Maybe a can of dry gas would've fixed 'er?
 

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