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Old 04-08-2013, 06:23 PM
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Sailhog,
It's the principle of metal contracting when cooled...if you were having trouble getting a rusty nut off you would heat it. I think John is refering to the metal casing holding the seal...they are a tight fit but if cooled slide just that little bit easier.
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