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Old 12-30-2004, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by psfred
Somewhat less critical than not having the broken bit in the chain, at least!

I've known mechanics to cut off the part of the rail that breaks off in the 380/420 engines when installing it so that it won't drop into the chain case with no problems.

Must have been the plastic one.

Peter
Yes, It's the outside one of the pair just below the IP gear. Just the top inner pert broke off. The plastic is not discolored and looks in new condition.
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