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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Ok, say you pull all your pistons out of your block. Can you just put them right back in? Or do you have to get it honed out?
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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You should hone and replace the rings.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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ok, so if I hone it out and get new rings I dont have to get bigger pistons?
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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No. You shouldnt have to. Honing is just to clean them up and remove any scarring.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Another thing, how do you take the stock wrist pin out?
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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You need a hydraulic press and a special fixture to remove the stock wrist pins. If you intend to reinstall the original pistons and rods you should not need to separate them.
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Ok, I spun a rod bearing on cyl 7. So I took all the pistons out and forgot to number them. Is that going to be a problem? Also should I get new rods? The pistons seem to be fine. Just get new wrist pins, rods, bearings, rings, and crank and I should be fine right?
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If youre redoing it all then yeah your going to be fine.
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Originally Posted by philsblwnz28
Ok, I spun a rod bearing on cyl 7. So I took all the pistons out and forgot to number them. Is that going to be a problem? Also should I get new rods? The pistons seem to be fine. Just get new wrist pins, rods, bearings, rings, and crank and I should be fine right?
If you want peace of mind then go ahead and replace whatever you feel needs it. I'd personally take the parts of concern to a reputable engine building shop/machinist in your area and have them inspect them. You could possibly have the rods reconditioned and the crank ground or polished.
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