I really thought that might be it - I would be onto choice words by now as well.
good luck and if you disassemble it let us know what the problem was - there just should not be that much pressure at the seal.
good luck
Barri

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61 Austin mini
67 Lotus 7
74 450sl
76 Cadillac 8.2l (501 ci)

some new cars

megasquirt conversion on:
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