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04-22-2015, 08:15 AM

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They weren't cracked anywhere...just rusted with pinhole leaks.

Make sure you check your tail pipes as well. Mine were cracked and getting new top end right now.

04-22-2015, 08:25 AM

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They weren't cracked anywhere...just rusted with pinhole leaks.

Still watch them. That's how they start to go. How many hours on the motors?

04-22-2015, 11:26 AM

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Still watch them. That's how they start to go. How many hours on the motors?

350 or a little more...but a good 280 of them were in salt...

04-22-2015, 02:34 PM

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350 or a little more...but a good 280 of them were in salt...

Yikes. I popped mine at 180, 200 and 220 hours. If you see any abnormal steam or feel any hesitation getting on plane - pressure test those bad boys.

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