Date:         Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:22:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: To compress or to remove wrist pin - A Poll
Comments: To: Brendan Slevin <brendan@BELLATAZZA.COM>
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Removing the pistons and cylinders as a unit is preferable.  In fact, I
once had a cylinder that wouldn't separate from the head no matter what
I tried (until I got it off the engine) and I opted to remove the piston
so I could reinstall it in the cylinder, and use a proper ring
compressor, THEN put the piston/cylinder back in as a unit.

Removing them as a unit also lessens the possibility of breaking one or
more rings.  Why open Pandora's box any further than it already is?

Mike



Brendan Slevin wrote:
> Alright, I have gotten a lot of wonderful help on my broken stud problem.  I
> am now ready for the next step and need to know opinions on:
>
> A.      Removing cylinders and pistons as one by removing the wrist pins or;
> B.      Removing the cylinders, leaving the pistons and trying to finagle a
> band ring compressor on to reinstall the cylinders.
>
> I have good info on how to do both, I just want to know what you think!
>
> Thanks!
>
>
> Brendan
> I have measured out my life with coffee spoons. -T.S. Eliot
>