[Wayne Maybury]

George

Thanks for your input. While the pressure test has not been done yet, it sure looks like you have nailed down the source of the problem. The Dove intake has metal sleeves in five of the push rod holes. This indicates (to me at least) that this intake had some serious problems and the sleeves were pressed into the intake to block leaks.

The engine builder is going to make up a set of plates so that he can do a pressure test on the intake as soon as he gets a chance. I will let you know what he finds.

Thanks again,
Wayne