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Old 03-12-2014, 07:05 PM   #55
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Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand View Post
A prop strike means a complete engine overhaul. $$$$$$$$$$$$
Here's the reason for that. When the Prop strikes something solid..the engine and all it's reciprocating parts come to a Complete Halt in an instant. Things like piston connecting rods may BEND. We won't actually know what damage has been done....SO: We have to do a complete Tear Down to find out. NB
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