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Old 05-19-2008, 08:07 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: heat stock rods to press pins in? Engine rebuilders?

I asked Ray and he said heat them to get golden brown but dont go nuts.

Used a handheld torch and got them hot but nothing crazy. Some got a little blue but most were golden brown.

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