flashing on new pistons
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flashing on new pistons Hey,
I got my pistons in this week and while checking them over I noticed then have a little flashing left over from the machining process. Its not a big deal but just wanted to bring this to peoples attention. If/when you get new pistons (or really any part for that matter), CHECK IT. Sometimes things get misses/overlooked and what would have been a small inconvineance (like these little aluminum shavings) could cause some BIG problems when your new $7K+ motor goes together.
I have a pic of the flashing but can't post it (don't have a web site). Could someone put it up for me?
I got my pistons in this week and while checking them over I noticed then have a little flashing left over from the machining process. Its not a big deal but just wanted to bring this to peoples attention. If/when you get new pistons (or really any part for that matter), CHECK IT. Sometimes things get misses/overlooked and what would have been a small inconvineance (like these little aluminum shavings) could cause some BIG problems when your new $7K+ motor goes together.
I have a pic of the flashing but can't post it (don't have a web site). Could someone put it up for me?
I would just remove the flashing and rewash teh pistons. Sometimes teh machining process leaves a little behind. Who manufactured the pistons? It's no big deal to remove the flashing.
Good luck
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Originally Posted by Chris@AP-Engineering
I would just remove the flashing and rewash teh pistons. Sometimes teh machining process leaves a little behind. Who manufactured the pistons? It's no big deal to remove the flashing.
Good luck
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thats pretty much what I was saying in my post. I have already cleaned the flashing off and rewashed them but I just wanted to let OTHERS know that this does happen and to be careful.
