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Old Dec 3, 2013 | 04:52 PM
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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 ?
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Post a pic. If anything, it can probably be resized to take it out.
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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.
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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
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The surface will not rotate against anything.
There is no friction, since the bearing performs the function.
I'd use them.
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Ok, thats what I was thinking, im just **** when it comes to putting a engine together
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