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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 03:40 PM
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I think if my RK stopped making that wonderful clunk, I would actually start getting worried!
 
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 07:15 PM
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as I got scolded on this one I will let you look at the thread and decide for yourself.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by polbit
I think if my RK stopped making that wonderful clunk, I would actually start getting worried!
Amen to that!
And there is no miracle oil out there that will stop it, well, maybe if you could keep the oil grade at 500 weight all the time.
 
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