<VV> Painting pushrod tubes (from Finch book)

[corvairs]

In my opinion it's busywork nat might have a small benefit in some rare 
cases. The truth is, Viton o rings are the real improvement - Lon

David Fasgold wrote:

>Just curious: 
>  I was just reading Rad Davis' FAQ on painting engine parts and it  reminded me of something. Years ago when I did my first O-ring job, I  used the recommendation in "How to keep you Corvair alive." I painted  the section of pushrod tube that runs near the manifold with VHT paint.  It's now 10 years later. My dad has the car, and there are no leaks. 
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>  However, I did not paint the tubes on my other car, which I've had for  about 7 years with no leaks. Has anyone ever determined whether the  method I described has any real effect on leaks, or is it just a myth?  Maybe the Mythbusters should do a show just dedicated to the Corvair.  lol
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