Re: Oh, yeah...

[David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>]

Message text written by "Michael D. Porter"
>> > I've always wondered just how high a head would go if all the bolts
let
> > loose at once.

I think it depends upon how much help the head gets from the pistons and
rods.... Now, I did hear a trucker say that the engine (425 hp
Caterpillar) in his truck went while he was going downhill at 130 mph
and a piston and rod left the engine, went through the hood and kept on
going. Said he looked for it, but it went too far to find. (!)

Cheers.

-- 

Michael D. Porter
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Boy, the things those guys will do to stay under the weight limit.

Dave