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Old Oct 16, 2017 | 04:54 AM
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Not sure if it has been aired on the thousands of sumping communications .
Just thought I would throw out the possibility that these sumping issues are worsened by, or totally caused by balancer weight Vortex?
Any Rocket Scientists out there?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2017 | 08:17 PM
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Not a rocket scientist, but I have a more plausible theory....



 
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You mean this vortex??


 
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Mick I think you're on to it mate !
 
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lol but just watch for the probe, although I think it’s getting a heavy workout with some confederate bloke at the mo......
 
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Old Oct 16, 2017 | 09:31 PM
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lol but just watch for the probe, although I think it’s getting a heavy workout with some confederate bloke at the mo......
Ha ha ha you funny !
 
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good as any idea ! harley can't seem to figure it out.
 
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Just knew we could rely on an answer from you guys! Full marks for the Humor.
Still not sure if I should cut the balance weight off? Have to get another Beer and think about it some more!
 
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Originally Posted by Dynamick
Not a rocket scientist, but I have a more plausible theory....



Don't know if if any of it's true or not, but I LOVE that show!!
 
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