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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 10:59 PM
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The pistons from Axtell, and I believe Keith Black also use them.
 
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The pistons from Axtell, and I believe Keith Black also use them.
Axtell used JE pistons in the past; not sure if they are still using them now though.
 
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Axtell used JE pistons in the past; not sure if they are still using them now though.
Matt & Axtell are not on good terms to say the least
 
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Matt & Axtell are not on good terms to say the least
Oh that's rich...
 
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Matt & Axtell are not on good terms to say the least
I got cross wise with Axtell long before Matt did. Plenty of others had issues with their cylinders a few years back as well. I would never use their cylinders again, ever.
 
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