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Re: using cylinders as guides
Definitely use the Q&A answer, but be very very careful how you POSE the question!
IF the cylinders are COTS coupon-equivalent and unmodified, and are not being used in a specifically excluded purpose (such as for additional air storage), then what's the concern? Per <R45> and <R105>, this year you're allowed to use as many as you wish! IMO there's no reason to request a ruling.
You weren't specific on the specs of the cylinders in question. IMHO, The only situation where a ruling should be requested is if you're using a cylinder whose bore-stroke combination is NOT on the ordering coupon. Then you have the "is it a cylinder or a mechanical part" question.
Is that the case here?
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