deathbydisplacement

iTrader: (3)

hey, i got some used pistons and on the inside of the big end of the connecting rod (behind the bearing) there are a few scratches like some one took a screwdriver to push out the bearing. I know dirt behind the bearing will cause the bearing to wear uneven but will the scratches effect anything ?

KCS

iTrader: (20)

Post a pic. If anything, it can probably be resized to take it out.

gMAG

iTrader: (1)

Just be sure that there are no ridges above the scratching. The slightest lifting of the bearing will cause problems.
You can correct the ridges, yourself.

deathbydisplacement

iTrader: (3)

Here is a pic, this is after I cleaned it up with a red scotch bright pad, no ridges above the surface but these are some nice scratches

gMAG

iTrader: (1)

The surface will not rotate against anything.
There is no friction, since the bearing performs the function.
I'd use them.

deathbydisplacement

iTrader: (3)

Ok, thats what I was thinking, im just **** when it comes to putting a engine together