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Crack between valve seats in Lycoming aircraft engine

1. Thermal shock from preignition.

Sound of cylinder crack

Crack is between red lines. Plucking the fins reveals the crack.

What you hear

first sounds are clear tones (no crack) -

middle thud sounds are cracked fins -

end sounds are clear tones (no crack)

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