Jens:
there is a lot more to the story!!!
you simply would not believe what some folks will complain about, and yes there are those
that will see a casting parting line and figure it for a weak spot or a crack, when the reality is
it is just how the casting core halves are mated.
quite frankly there are some folks that are just too stupid to breathe on their own, and the darwin
awards are given out with some regularity.
there is nothing wrong with being ignorant but willing to learn, but quite another to be stupid and unwilling to learn.
recently i came to CMD's defense on a similar point,
i think Quinn has it just right,
buy the engine if you like, make sure you know what you are doing to put it to work, and if there is a problem
talk to your vendor and give him an opportunity to make good!
or alternatively i guess one could simply just go buy the engine, oil it, water it and cob together whatever
and then sit back drinking moonshine and wait for something to happen,, then come back to the forrum
and tell the world how your vendor fucked you?
there is a level of personal responsiblity when working with any equipment, i realize that is something in short supply
these days.
we just don't need to promote that lack of "personal responsibility" in my opinion.
(i know i don't want too)
bob g