EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF REILLY, PENNER & BENTON LLP
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-05799) pertaining to the A. O. Smith Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
(the Plan) of our report dated May 24, 2000, with respect to the financial
statements and schedules of the Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K)
for the year ended December 31, 1999
/s/ Reilly, Penner & Benton LLP
Milwaukee, Wisconsin REILLY, PENNER & BENTON LLP
June 8, 2000
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