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Boiler Ben

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lifter valley drain - broken?
« on: August 31, 2024, 07:56:55 AM »
Is it normal to see a broken out looking drain at the back of the lifter valley like in this picture?

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Re: lifter valley drain - broken?
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2024, 09:44:12 AM »
Yeah it’s just a hole with casting flash.  I usually take a grinder and round it out.  Won’t hurt anything if you don’t though.
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Re: lifter valley drain - broken?
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2024, 02:21:29 PM »
Thank you. It looked a little weird. Good to know it’s normal.