Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?

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Running an engine without exhaust....Risky? #1078751 01/12/2015 12:57 AM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,084 Texas A Allen Lane 'Bolter
Allen Lane 'Bolter A Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,084 Texas	I read where you shouldn't run an engine without exhaust due to possibility of cold air being pulled back in the block and bending/cracking something. Seems like a newly rebuilt motor would be more susceptible to this. I'm talking about in the shop, with good ventilation, not running down the road like this. What do you guys think, an old wives tale? Has anyone ever actually had it happen to them? Allen Yeah, well, that's just like, you know , your opinion, man - The Dude 1948 Chevy 3600 - goal Original restoration, Current Stage 1 - Disassembly and getting body in primer 1954 GMC 3100 goal Hot Rod, Current Stage 1 - Get body in primer 1931 Ford Model A 5 window Coupe - Old Skool Hot Rod 1945 Ford 2N Tractor - Runs great 1964 Ford 2000 Tractor - Use it every week 1974 Stingray Corvette

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Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Allen Lane	01/12/2015 12:57 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Flxible	01/12/2015 1:09 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	durwoods59	01/12/2015 4:20 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	sleepindawg	01/12/2015 4:26 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Joe H	01/12/2015 4:39 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	brokenhead	01/12/2015 1:54 PM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	twotone	01/12/2015 2:24 PM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	DrewP	01/12/2015 3:17 PM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	52Carl	01/13/2015 12:20 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Flxible	01/13/2015 2:12 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Hollow65	01/13/2015 3:52 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Hotrod Lincoln	01/13/2015 5:17 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Hollow65	01/13/2015 6:42 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Hollow65	01/13/2015 6:53 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Flxible	01/13/2015 7:27 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Achipmunk	01/14/2015 4:36 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	brokenhead	01/14/2015 1:38 PM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	coilover	01/14/2015 6:43 PM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Lightholder's Dad	01/14/2015 7:19 PM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Allen Lane	01/15/2015 2:32 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	don stocker	01/15/2015 3:40 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	wetwilly5757	01/16/2015 5:36 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Achipmunk	01/17/2015 4:32 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Hollow65	01/17/2015 7:07 AM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	pfarber	01/17/2015 5:04 PM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	jbennett	01/17/2015 7:18 PM
Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	Hollow65	01/17/2015 7:33 PM
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Re: Running an engine without exhaust....Risky?	pfarber	01/18/2015 2:07 PM
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