Date:         Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:35:44 -0800
Reply-To:     Nathaniel Poole <npoole@TELUS.NET>
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From:         Nathaniel Poole <npoole@TELUS.NET>
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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)