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Old 04 December 2010, 17:08   #1
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damage prop - advise needed
Hi All,
during cleaning my prop (one season) I sow damages like on pictures. What did this ? It possible that is metal structural defect present from beginning ? Can I use this prop further ?
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Old 04 December 2010, 18:20   #2
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Difficult to tell from the pics but looks like a casting defect. Not much to worry about though.
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Old 04 December 2010, 18:58   #3
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Difficult to tell from the pics but looks like a casting defect. Not much to worry about though.
Agreed, you could smooth it off but I'd leave it be.
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Old 05 December 2010, 20:42   #5
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