Just got a bunch of custom sized TES O-rings from 
Jerry Chrysler at Creavey. I will try them for fit
next monday and post the results. They should solve the
installation problems we have had in the past with the oil
O-rings.

I am trying to talk Dave Lemon at Mazdatrix into distributing these O rings
as an overhaul kit. You will not be able to get them from McMaster
Carr as they are a custom size. The stock Mazda outer oil control O ring is not
cheap at around $15 each so it is quite possible you will be able
to buy these at little or no cost difference. So everybody
send email to Dave  mail@mazdatrix.com and tell him you are interested.

IMHO these rings will increase the engines durability when inadvertently
over heated. This chart shows what the metal temperatures can be
with different coolant temperatures. 350 degree metal temperature  
leaves little margin for error with ordinary O-rings. These O rings 
on the other hand are chemically inert and are good for 
500 degrees F. I expect these rings will last nearly for ever.

Paul Lamar
 
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