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Old 08-13-2008, 02:24 PM   #17 (permalink)
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The fuel being injected in to the cylinder actually cools the piston and cylinder wall from the last power stroke. That is why people who run too lean will get a damaged piston, burnt valves or say their exhaust manifold is glowing cheery red. Many manufacturers are now install piston oil squirters. These oil squirters spray oil on to the underside of the piston to cool it down.
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