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From: seifert@ihuxl.UUCP (D.A. Seifert)
Newsgroups: net.garden,net.consumers
Subject: Re: Garden/Lawn Tractors
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Date: Fri, 3-Feb-84 09:06:36 EST
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Posted: Fri Feb  3 09:06:36 1984
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>   * All-Aluminum engine blocks aren't as durable as aluminum blocks with
>     cylinder sleeves.

Question: They actually use aluminum engine blocks on *garden 
tractors* ????

Aluminum blocks are generally used to save weight (as in make
your sports car lighter) and I believe (correct me if I'm
wrong) they cost more than a cast-iron block. Tractors usually
try for *more* weight, not less, as can be seen in the weights
bolted to wheels for traction in mud/snow/etc.  Seems like
using an AL block would be counter-productive in a tractor.

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