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Offline sgd37

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Do I need new pistons?
« on: December 04, 2016, 10:09:05 PM »
Three of my pistons look like this.

http://imgur.com/FTx2iwd

http://imgur.com/aGZPg3L

http://imgur.com/F8NTeke

They have some concerning pitting but otherwise they're fine and have no damage. What could have caused this and do they need replacing?

Thanks

Offline Bryanj

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Re: Do I need new pistons?
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2016, 08:01:54 AM »
OK to use if no sieze marks, ring grooves ok and clearance in bore within spec, probably corrosion from not being used a lot

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Re: Do I need new pistons?
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2016, 05:03:56 PM »
Thanks for the reply.

The rest of the piston seems to be in spec only some light scuffing and discoloration. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the pitting? skimming, sanding or polishing?

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Offline neilg

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Re: Do I need new pistons?
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2016, 08:26:55 PM »
I would leave it alone. It will soon be covered in carbon any way and any rubbing down might cause damage around the circumference edge.

 

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