Because this has been done some time in the recent past by a PO -I had Ed at the bug shop to mic the pistons and sleeves and he said there is no need to replace these components as there is very little wear, which I had assumed as there was no ridge at the top of the cylinders. The rings were replaced this summer because the last PO broke one during a head rebuild and had to replace the set. Nathaniel
On 11/12/06 6:19 PM, "Don Deitke" <DVWImports@AOL.COM> wrote: > It is stated that you put all new parts etc. into your rebuild which sounds > very good . The thing that I do not see is NEW pistons & cylinders to match > the new rings ?? Horizontal engines wear the pistons and cylinders and rings > egg shaped > You do not put new round rings into 2 worn egg shaped objects // doing so > can cause compression loss or overheating OR BOTH in the piston / cylinder > area. > > Don @ DVW _www.dvwimportautoparts.com_ > (http://www.dvwimportautoparts.com) |
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